A 70-Year-Old Female Is Being Closely Monitored in the Neurological

question 30

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old female is being closely monitored in the neurological critical care unit for a severe closed head injury.After 48 hours,her condition begins to deteriorate.Her pupils are small and sluggish,pulse pressure is widening,and she is bradycardic.These clinical findings are evidence of what stage of intracranial hypertension?

• A) Stage 1
• B) Stage 2
• C) Stage 3
• D) Stage 4

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