As brain herniation occurs, the body responds by:
A) Increasing systolic blood pressure in an attempt to maintain perfusion to the brain
B) Increasing the heart rate to more rapidly circulate oxygen-rich blood to the brain
C) Decreasing blood pressure to decrease pressure within the skull, thereby improving blood flow
D) Discharging cerebrospinal fluid to decrease pressure within the skull and improve perfusion
A) Increasing systolic blood pressure in an attempt to maintain perfusion to the brain
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