While Caring for a Patient with a Traumatic Brain Injury,the

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Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient with a traumatic brain injury,the nurse assesses an ICP of 20 mm Hg and a CPP of 85 mm Hg.What is the best interpretation by the nurse?

• A) Both pressures are high.
• B) Both pressures are low.
• C) ICP is high; CPP is normal.
• D) ICP is high; CPP is low.

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