ATI RN
ATI RN Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has increased intracranial pressure. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the first sign of deteriorating neurological status?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Altered consciousness (e.g., confusion) is the earliest sign of worsening intracranial pressure, reflecting cerebral dysfunction before respirations, posturing, or pupil changes, which indicate later stages.
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Question 5 of 5
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