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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