The nurse is aware that an infratentorial disorder will characteristically produce
a. a regular deep-breathing pattern.
b. abnormal pupillary response to light.
c. gradual unconsciousness.
d. predictive manifestations.
B
Infratentorial disorders have a sudden onset of unconsciousness, are not predictive, and produce abnormal breathing patterns and pupillary responses.
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