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157. A patient with a severe traumatic brain injury is unresponsive. The nurse observes increasing heart rate and temperature. What clinical complication is concerning?

A. Hypothermia
B. Central fever (neurogenic fever) or infection
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C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hypertension

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  • Hypothermia
  • Central fever (neurogenic fever) or infection
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypertension

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