A 58-year-old construction worker fell from a 25-foot scaffolding and incurred a closed head injury as a result. As his intracranial pressure continues to increase the potential of herniation also increases.

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A 58-year-old construction worker fell from a 25-foot scaffolding and incurred a closed head injury as a result. As his intracranial pressure continues to increase the potential of herniation also increases. If the brain herniates, which of the following are potential consequences? Choose all correct options a. mpaired cellular activity b. Death c. Setures d. Permanent neurologic dysfunction