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171. A patient with a severe traumatic brain injury develops new onset of fixed and dilated pupils. What clinical implication is urgent?

A. Patient is recovering
B. Brain herniation, requiring immediate neurosurgical intervention
C. Patient is sleeping
D. Patient is agitated

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  • Patient is recovering
  • Brain herniation, requiring immediate neurosurgical intervention
  • Patient is sleeping
  • Patient is agitated

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