What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score that requires intracranial pressure monitoring?
a. Less than 8
b. Less than 9
c. Less than 10
d. Less than 11
ANS: A
Head-injured patients with GCS scores of 8 and less need monitoring of intracranial pressure.
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