Which information about a patient who is hospitalized after a traumatic brain injury requires the most rapid action by the nurse?

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The PbtO₂ should be 20 to 40 mm Hg. Lower levels indicate brain ischemia. An intracranial pressure (ICP) of 15 mm Hg is at the upper limit of normal. CSF is produced at a rate of 20 to 30 mL/hour. The reason for the sinus tachycardia should be investigated, but the elevated heart rate is not as concerning as the decrease in PbtO₂

Which Information About a Patient Who Is Hospitalized After a Traumatic