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A client had a craniotomy for a basal meningioma and is being monitored postoperatively. The client's baseline blood pressure and pulse were BP 138/72 and P 82. Temperature was 97.5°F/36.4°C. The client is awake and responding. Which of the following findings most indicates possible increasing intracranial pressure?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Increasing intracranial pressure is indicated by headache, restlessness, widened pulse pressure (BP 160/64), and bradycardia (P 70) (B), per Cushing's triad. Other options show less specific changes.