A nurse keeps a postcraniotomy patient's neck in midline position and ensures that there is noexcessive hip flexion. The rationale for the nurse's action would be that this position: 1. restores...

A nurse keeps a postcraniotomy patient's neck in midline position and ensures that there is noexcessive hip flexion. The rationale for the nurse's action would be that this position:

1. restores neutral position of the joints.

2. prevents a further increase in intracranial pressure.

3. promotes comfort and rest.

4. prevents the formation of blood clots.