A Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient Who Sustained a Head

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse is monitoring a patient who sustained a head injury.The nurse recognizes which finding as the earliest sign of change in neurologic status?

• A)The patient cannot remember where he is.
• B)The patient's pupil size is increased.
• C)The patient's blood pressure has increased.
• D)The patient exhibits decorticate posturing when stimulated.

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