Practice Question
A client has just arrived in the critical care unit with concerns of increased intracranial pressure. Which changes in vital signs would confirm the development of Cushing's Triad? (Select all that apply).
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Altered respiratory pattern
Rationale:
🎀 Cushing's Triad is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure and includes hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respirations.
🎀 Systolic hypertension occurs due to increased sympathetic output as the brain attempts to maintain cerebral perfusion.
🎀 Bradycardia results from vagal stimulation due to pressure on the brainstem.
🎀 Altered respiratory pattern stems from medullary involvement affecting respiratory centers.
🎀 Recognition of these signs is critical for prompt neurological intervention.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 5