Which of the following denotes the most serious prognosis?
A) Decorticate posturing
B) Decerebrate posturing
C) Absence of Babinski reflex
D) GCS score of 14

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Outcome studies indicate that abnormal flexion or decorticate posturing has a less serious prognosis than does extension, or decerebrate posturing.Onset of posturing or a change from abnormal flexion to abnormal extension requires immediate physician notification.The Babinski reflex is a pathologic finding; absence of this reflex is a normal neurologic finding in adults.The range of scores for the Glasgow Coma Scale is 3 to 15.A score of 14 denotes a minimal deficit.

Which of the Following Denotes the Most Serious Prognosis