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Question
A patient with severe head injury shows unequal pupils and decreased consciousness. What complication should the nurse suspect?
Options
ABrain herniation Correct Answer
BHypoglycemia
CDehydration
DSepsis
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option A: Brain herniation
Rationale
Brain herniation occurs when increased intracranial pressure forces brain tissue across structures inside the skull. Unequal pupils and declining consciousness are warning signs.
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