The nurse is caring for a patient brought to the emergency department after an automobile accident. The patient is fully conscious. What early signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) should the nurse be alert for?

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A decreased level of consciousness is an early sign of increased ICP. Bradycardia and pinpoint pupils are later signs, while hypothermia is not typically associated with increased ICP.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Brought to the Emergency