The nurse contacts the healthcare provider with data collected from a patient admitted for a stroke. Which information indicates the patient may be experiencing central herniation? Select all that apply.

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Central herniation can cause posturing (A), bradycardia (B), a positive Babinski reflex (C), and increased systolic blood pressure (E) due to increased intracranial pressure affecting brainstem function. Unilateral dilated pupil (D) is more indicative of uncal herniation.

The Nurse Contacts the Healthcare Provider with Data Collected from a Patient