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Triad of Cushing's reflex indicating increased ICP?

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ABradycardia, Hypertension with wide pulse pressure, Bradypnea Correct Answer
BTachycardia, Hypotension
CTachycardia, Hypertension
DFever
Correct Answer & Explanation

Option A: Bradycardia, Hypertension with wide pulse pressure, Bradypnea

Rationale

Cushing's triad late sign of severely increased ICP causing brainstem herniation: bradycardia, hypertension with widened pulse pressure, irregular bradypnea Cheyne-Stokes.

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