While Treating a Patient with Head Injuries,what Is a Generally

question 14

Multiple Choice

While treating a patient with head injuries,what is a generally accepted increase in intracranial pressure during treatment provided it returns to normal immediately after the removal of the pressure potentiating stimulus?

• A) Up to 55 mm Hg
• B) Up to 50 mm Hg
• C) Up to 40 mm Hg
• D) Up to 30 mm Hg

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