Which of the following would the nurse recognize as signs or symptoms of the early stage of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Headache
b. Drowsiness
c. Decreased pulse rate
d. Dilated nonreactive pupils
e. Amnesia
f. Nausea and vomiting
ANS: A, B, E, F
Headache, nausea/vomiting, amnesia, drowsiness, change in level of consciousness, and changes in speech are early signs and symptoms of increased ICP.
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