Which nursing intervention is NOT advisable to minimize secondary brain injury in a TBI patient?
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Correct answer: Reposition every two hours and inspect skin, using pressure-relief surfaces
Inducing hypotension is contraindicated in TBI as it could compromise perfusion and worsen secondary brain injury.
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