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The earliest manifestations of increased intracranial pressure following head injury is :

A
Ipsilateral papillary dilatation
B
Contralateral papillary dilatation
C
Altered mental status
D
Hemiparesis
High-Yield Explanation
Answer is C (Altered mental status) : `Early signs of elevated ICP include drowsiness and a diminished level of consciousness (altered mental status). Coma and unilateral papillary changes are late signs and require immediate intervention.' -Harrisons

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