One of the earliest and most important signs of increased ICP is
a. Cushing triad.
b. decerebrate posturing (abnormal extension).
c. a decrease in the level of consciousness.
d. an increase in pupillary size.
C
One of the earliest and most important signs of increased intracranial pressure is a decrease in the level of consciousness.
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