An 18-month-old child is admitted with signs of increased intracranial pressure. What should the nurse observe when assessing this patient?
A) Numbness of fingers and decreased temperature
B) Increased pulse rate and decreased blood pressure
C) Increased temperature and decreased respiratory rate
D) Decreased level of consciousness and increased respiratory rate
C
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Manifestations of increased intracranial pressure include increased body temperature and decreased respiratory rate. Pulse rate slows, and the blood pressure increases.
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