The Cushing triad includes:
a. tachycardia.
b. irregular respirations.
c. tachypnea.
d. constricted pupils.
B
The Cushing triad is associated with increased intracranial pressure. It includes bradycardia, hypertension, and irregular respirations, even Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
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