The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a spinal cord injury at T6, three weeks ago. The patient abruptly complains of a severe headache. On assessment, the nurse notes the patient is diaphoretic. Vitals are significant for a heart rate of 45 bpm, blood pressure 156/98 mmHg, respirations of 16 breaths per minute, and 94% oxygen saturation on room air. Which of the following is the next best step in management?

The patient is 24-hours-postop from a pelvic reconstruction surgery after fracturing the pelvis in a fall. The patient reports severe abdominal pain and nausea. Upon assessment, the patient’s abdomen is grossly distended and firm. The patient’s skin is diaphoretic and the patient is tachypneic and tachycardic. Pulses and capillary refill time are adequate. During the assessment, the patient vomits a moderate amount of light green liquid. The nurse contacts the provider to report suspicion of which postoperative complication?

What is the rationale for using hyperventilation as management for acute elevated intracranial pressure?