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157. A patient with a stroke is experiencing cerebral edema. What is the technical primary pathophysiological consequence of cerebral edema?

A. Decreased intracranial pressure.
B. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP), leading to brain herniation and neurological deterioration.
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C. Improved cerebral blood flow.
D. Enhanced neurotransmission.

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  • Decreased intracranial pressure.
  • Increased intracranial pressure (ICP), leading to brain herniation and neurological deterioration.
  • Improved cerebral blood flow.
  • Enhanced neurotransmission.

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