In contrast to patients in shock, patients with increased intracranial pressure MOST often experience:
A) systolic hypotension.
B) an increased diastolic blood pressure.
C) a widened pulse pressure.
D) tachycardia and tachypnea.
Answer: C) a widened pulse pressure.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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