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Review Question - QID 217103

Brain Death Diagnosis Evaluation Clinical diagnosis QID: 217103 (M2.OMB.80)
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QID 217103 (Type "217103" in App Search)
A 47-year-old man is brought in after a motor vehicle accident. He was driving under the influence of alcohol when he sustained a crash against a pole. His medical history is significant for hypertension but he does not take any medications. His temperature is 98.6°F (37.0°C), blood pressure is 110/80 mmHg, pulse is 60/min, and respirations are 12/min on a ventilator. His Glasgow coma score (GCS) on presentation is 6. Initial urine toxicology is negative. The patient is admitted to the intensive care unit and appropriate care is initiated. One week later, the patient’s GCS score is now 3. Laboratory studies do not show significant electrolyte, acid-base, or endocrine disturbances. Sedative and paralytic agents are withdrawn. Which of the following findings on physical exam would be compatible with brain death?
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