The MOST disastrous consequence of a severe traumatic brain injury is:
A) an increase in intracranial pressure.
B) an increase in mean arterial pressure.
C) severe hypertension and bradycardia.
D) a decrease in cerebral perfusion pressure.
Answer: B) an increase in mean arterial pressure.
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