The earliest manifestation of increased intracranial pressure following head injury is -: (A) Ipsilateral pupillary' dilatation, (B) Contralateral pupillary dilation, (C) Altered mental status, (D) Hemiparesis
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., Altered mental status o Early signs of elevated ICP include drowsiness and a diminished level of consciousness.o Coma and unilateral pupillary changes are late signs and require immediate intervention. - Harrison