A patient has a systemic blood pressure of 120/60 mm Hg and an intracranial pressure (ICP)of 24 mm Hg.What does the nurse determine that the cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)of this patient indicates?

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The cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is calculated by subtracting intracranial pressure (ICP) from systemic blood pressure. In this case, CPP is 96 mm Hg (120-24=96). A CPP of less than 70 mm Hg indicates impaired blood flow to the brain, which can lead to brain damage or ischemia. Therefore, a CPP of 96 mm Hg suggests that the patient may be at risk for impaired cerebral perfusion.

A Patient Has a Systemic Blood Pressure of 120/60 Mm