The nurse, evaluating the tracing made from a patient's intracranial pressure monitor, notes the presence of many C waves. What does this finding indicate?

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1. Decreased cerebral compliance would be indicated by the presence of A waves.
2. Pending brain herniation would be indicated by the presence of A waves.
3. C waves are smaller rhythmic oscillations that occur 4 to 8 times/minute and do not indicate pathology.
4. Impaired cerebral spinal fluid flow would be indicated by the presence of A waves.

The Nurse, Evaluating the Tracing Made from a Patient's Intracranial