Which Change in Status Should Alert the Nurse to Increased

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which change in status should alert the nurse to increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in a child with a head injury?

• A) Rapid, shallow breathing
• B) Irregular, rapid heart rate
• C) Increased diastolic pressure with narrowing pulse pressure
• D) Confusion and altered mental status

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