Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1257 of 2368
A child with meningococcal meningitis has increased intracranial pressure. Which position does the nurse use?
- Flat in bed with the head turned to the side
- Head down in a Trendelenburg position
- Head in the midline position and elevated 30 to 45 degrees
- Head elevated 90 degrees with the neck flexed
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Correct answer: Head in the midline position and elevated 30 to 45 degrees
Midline and elevated 30 to 45 degrees allows venous drainage from the head.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026