A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with a severe closed head injury.He develops regular,deep,and rapid respirations.This is indicative of what level of neurologic injury?
A) Midbrain and upper pons
B) Pontine
C) Supratentorial
D) Cerebral

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The pattern described is consistent with central neurogenic hyperventilation, which is often associated with injury to the midbrain and upper pons.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with a Severe