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Title: Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of increased intracranial pre
Post by: Desolo on Oct 28, 2014
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in children?
a.   Low-pitched cry
b.   Sunken fontanel
c.   Diplopia, blurred vision
d.   Increased blood pressure



Title: Re: Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of increased intracranial pre
Post by: chief7 on Oct 31, 2014
(c) Diplopia, blurred vision


Title: Re: Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of increased intracranial pre
Post by: bio_man on Oct 31, 2014
Diplopia and blurred vision are signs of increased ICP in children. A high-pitched cry and a tense or bulging fontanel are characteristic of increased ICP. Increased blood pressure, common in adults, is rarely seen in children.