The clinical manifestations of the Cushing reflex are
a. bradycardia, systolic hypertension, and widening pulse pressure.
b. tachycardia, systolic hypotension, and tachypnea.
c. headache, nuchal rigidity, and hyperthermia.
d. bradycardia, aphasia, and visual field disturbances.
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The Cushing reflex is a set of three clinical manifestations (bradycardia, systolic hypertension, and widening pulse pressure) related to pressure on the medullary area of the brainstem.
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