The First Indication of Brain Compression from Increasing Intracranial Pressure

question 18

Multiple Choice

The first indication of brain compression from increasing intracranial pressure (ICP) may be

• A) decorticate posturing.
• B) absence of verbalization.
• C) sluggish pupil response to light.
• D) Glasgow Coma Scale score of 13.

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Definitions:

Forbearance

The act of refraining from exercising a legal right; an agreement between a lender and a borrower in which the lender agrees to temporarily cease requiring mortgage payments, to delay foreclosure, or to accept smaller payments than previously scheduled.

Discount

A reduction from the usual cost of something, often applied to encourage buyers.

Preexisting Duty

An obligation that one is already legally bound to perform, which cannot serve as consideration for a new contract.

Extortion

The act of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.