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Today’s video is all about increased intracranial pressure symptoms for Nursing Students and NCLEX Review.

Intracranial pressure (ICP) refers to increased pressure inside the skull, which can cause expansion of brain tissue and result in brain injury. Increased intracranial pressure symptoms can threaten brain function and even cause death.

Some nursing interventions for increased ICP include monitoring GCS scores and administering Mannitol. Learn more here!

00:00 Introduction
02:08 Pharmacology - Mannitol
05:16 Coma & Intubation
08:08 Diagnostics - CT Scan
11:13 Nursing Interventions - Positioning
13:11 Glasgow Coma Scale
15:40 Assessing Orientation
16:23 Assessing Responsiveness
17:14 Pharmacology - Mannitol
19:49 Outro

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