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A nurse is caring for a client who has sustained a traumatic brain injury. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of increased intracranial pressure?

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Rationale: A decreased level of consciousness is a hallmark sign of increased ICP, as pressure on the brainstem impairs consciousness. Hypotension is not typical, as ICP often causes hypertension. Tachypnea is less specific, and bilateral weakness may occur but is not as directly indicative.

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