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A patient with penetrating neck trauma in Zone II is found to have CSF otorrhea confirmed by a positive halo test. What nursing intervention is most critical to reduce the risk of meningitis in this patient?
Maintaining head elevation (30-45°) and instructing the patient to avoid actions (such as nose blowing) that increase intracranial pressure helps reduce CSF leak and the risk of subsequent meningitis.