What do bilateral fixed dilated pupils indicate in a TBI patient?
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Correct answer: Skin care, pressure relief, bowel/bladder programs, and dysreflexia prevention
Bilateral fixed dilated pupils in TBI often signify brainstem compression/herniation, requiring immediate neurosurgical intervention.
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