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The client diagnosed with a brain tumor was admitted to the intensive care unit with decorticate posturing. Which indicates that the client’s condition is becoming worse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Flaccid paralysis and unresponsiveness (
D) indicate severe brain dysfunction or progression to brain death, worse than decorticate posturing. Purposeful movement (
A) or thrashing (
C) suggest improvement, and adduction (
B) is not a standard indicator.

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