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Earliest manifestation of increased intracranial pressure following head injury is

A
Ipsilateral papillary dilatation
B
Contralateral papillary dilation
C
Altered mental status
D
Hemiparesis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (c) Altered mental statusRef: Bailey 26th 310Altered mental status is the earliest manifestation of increased intracranial pressure.Cushing's triad of increased ICP* Intracranial hypertension* Brady cardia* Irregualr respiration

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