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Signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) include the Cushing triad of:

A Fever, rash, joint pain
B Hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respirations
C Tachycardia, hypotension, diaphoresis
D Confusion, fever, neck stiffness

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Cushing triad (late sign of ↑ICP): hypertension (compensatory), bradycardia (baroreceptor reflex), irregular/Cheyne-Stokes respirations. Emergency — requires immediate intervention.

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