Question

a nurse cares for a client who has a closed head injury. which finding would be an early indication of increased intracranial pressure? 1. seizures 2. irritability 3. decorticate posturing 4. unequal size in pupils

Explanation:

Early signs of increased intracranial pressure include changes in mental - status. Irritability is an early mental - status change. Seizures are a later sign. Decorticate posturing and unequal pupil size are late and more severe signs of increased intracranial pressure.

Answer:

1. Irritability