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Which assessment finding is most indicative of increased ICP in a client admitted with a basilar skull fracture?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Papilledema, or swelling of the optic disc, is a specific sign of increased intracranial pressure due to pressure on the optic nerve. Nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness are less specific symptoms, so answers A, B, and C are incorrect.