Saturday, June 6, 2015

141) ANSWER
B) Venous drainage from the brain.

RATIONALE

Keeping the head of the bed elevated to 30 degrees promotes venous drainage, which is important in decreasing ICP. Alignment of the head prevents obstruction of the jugular veins. Obstruction would impede venous drainage. Recall that appropriate drainage is enhanced by gravity. Keeping the head of the bed elevated will promote drainage.

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