While caring for a patient with a traumatic brain injury, the nurse assesses an ICP of 20 mm Hg and a CPP of 85 mm Hg. What is the best interpretation by the nurse?
a. Both pressures are high.
b. Both pressures are low.
c. ICP is high; CPP is normal.
d. ICP is high; CPP is low.
C
The ICP is above the normal level of 15 mm Hg. The CPP is within the normal range.
All other listed responses are incorrect.
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