Abnormal neurologic signs that accompany hypertensive encephalopathy occur when:
A) pressure in the brain causes transient dysfunction of the parietal lobe and cerebral vasodilation.
B) the mean arterial pressure exceeds 100 mm Hg and blood is forced from the brain and into the spinal cord.
C) neurons sustain permanent damage secondary to a single increase in blood pressure above 200/130 mm Hg.
D) pressure causes a breach in the blood-brain barrier and fluid leaks out, causing an increase in intracranial pressure.
Answer: D) pressure causes a breach in the blood-brain barrier and fluid leaks out, causing an increase in intracranial pressure.
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