A patient with a hemorrhagic stroke may exhibit Cushing's triad that is made up of:

A) Hypotension, tachycardia, and tachypnea
B) Hypotension, bradycardia, and abnormal breathing
C) Hypertension, tachycardia, and irregular breathing
D) Hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular breathing


Answer: D) Hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular breathing

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The statement that describes the alveolus shown in Figure 1-1 is which of the following?

1. Requires more time to fill than a normal alveolus. 2. Fills more quickly than a normal alveolus. 3. Requires more volume to fill than a normal alveolus. 4. More pressure is needed to achieve a normal volume. a. 1 and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 3, and 4

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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