Following a traumatic brain injury, a patient presents with Cushing's triad, which consists of:

A. hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respirations.
B. hypotension, tachycardia, and rapid respirations.
C. hypotension, bradycardia, and shallow respirations.
D. hypertension, tachycardia, and abnormal respirations.


Answer: A. hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respirations.

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