The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on a newly admitted head injury patient.Which sign does the nurse recognize as that most indicative of a brainstem injury?

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The appearance of decerebrate as well as decorticate posturing is an indicator of brainstem injury.Nystagmus,seizures,and a Glasgow score of 3 are not necessarily signs of brainstem injury.

The Nurse Is Performing a Neurologic Assessment on a Newly