Question

"a client suffered a closed head injury in a motor vehicle collision, and an icp monitor was inserted. in the occurrence of increased icp, what physiologic function contributes to the increase in intracranial pressure?"

Answer 1

Answer;

Lethargy

Explanation;

-The physiologic function that contributes to the increase in intracranial pressure is lethargy.

-Lethargy is an early sign of a changing level of consciousness; it is one of the first signs of increased intracranial pressure. This increased pressure can damage the brain or spinal cord by pressing on important structures and by restricting blood flow into the brain.