The presence of a bradycardia, hypertension, and irregular respirations after a seizure, known as ____, should raise suspicion of increased intracranial pressure.

A. Jacksonian's triad
B. Kernig's triad
C. Brudzinshi's triad
D. Cushing's triad

Answer: D

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