What finding would lead the nurse to suspect that a child is beginning to develop increased intracranial pressure?
A) Bradycardia
B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
C) Fixed, dilated pupils
D) Projectile vomiting
Ans: D
Projectile vomiting is an early sign of increased intracranial pressure. Bradycardia, Cheyne-Stokes respirations, and fixed dilated pupils are late signs of increased intracranial pressure.
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