While caring for a patient with a traumatic brain injury,the nurse assesses an ICP of 20 mm Hg and a CPP of 85 mm Hg.What is the best interpretation by the nurse?
A) Both pressures are high.
B) Both pressures are low.
C) ICP is high; CPP is normal.
D) ICP is high; CPP is low.

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The ICP is above the normal level of 0 to 15 mm Hg.The CPP is within the normal range.All other listed responses are incorrect.

While Caring for a Patient with a Traumatic Brain Injury,the