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A client who is regaining consciousness after a craniotomy becomes restless and attempts to pull out the I.V. line. Which nursing intervention protects the client without increasing her increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Soft mitten restraints prevent the client from pulling out the I.V. without restricting circulation or increasing ICP, unlike jacket or wrist restraints, which can cause agitation or pressure. Tucking arms under a drawsheet is unsafe and ineffective.

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