A patient with a traumatic brain injury is being evaluated for brain death. Which finding should the nurse expect in this patient? Select all that apply.

A. Response to deep stimuli
B. Absence of gag or corneal reflex
C. Absence of oculovestibular reflex
D. Toxic metabolic disorders
E. Apnea with PaCO2 of 66 mmHg


Answer: E

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