Question 1 of 30
Which one of the following changes in vital signs is characteristic of brain injury:
A
Increase in pulse rate.
B
Constant respiratory rate.
C
increase in blood pressure.
D
Decrease in blood pressure.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: increase in blood pressure..
Cushing’s triad, a clinical manifestation of increased intracranial pressure due to brain injury, includes hypertension (increased blood pressure), bradycardia, and irregular respirations. While pulse often slows, an increase in blood pressure is a hallmark sign.