Which of the following are signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Headache
b. Decreasing systolic pressure
c. Decreasing level of consciousness (LOC)
d. Dilated pupil on affected side
e. Rising temperature
ANS: A, C, D, E
Headache, increasing (not decreasing) systolic pressure, decreasing LOC, dilated pupil on affected side, and rising temperature are all signs of increased ICP.
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