A 20-year-old male is admitted to the neuro critical care unit with a severe closed head injury. When an intraventricular catheter is inserted, the intracranial pressure is recorded at 24 mm Hg. This reading is:
A) higher than normal.
B) lower than normal.
C) normal.
D) borderline.

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This reading is higher than the normal range of intracranial pressure, which is usually between 5-15 mm Hg. A pressure of 20 mm Hg or higher is considered elevated and can indicate significant brain swelling or other complications. A reading of 24 mm Hg indicates the patient has some degree of elevated intracranial pressure.

A 20-Year-Old Male Is Admitted to the Neuro Critical Care