Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
To preserve cerebral perfusion of a patient with an elevated intracranial pressure (ICP), which cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) would the nurse maintain when suctioning the patient?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A CPP of 80 mm Hg is the minimum to ensure cerebral perfusion in elevated ICP. Lower values risk brain ischemia.