You Are Transporting a Patient with a Right-Sided Head Injury

question 6

Multiple Choice

You are transporting a patient with a right-sided head injury after a large refrigerator fell and pinned his head between the appliance and the floor. On scene, the patient was responsive to verbal stimuli with the following vital signs: pulse 96, respirations 16, blood pressure 134/66, and SpO₂ 95%. During transport, as you reassess the patient, what would be the most indicative sign that the head injury is worsening?

• A) Increasing edema to right side of head
• B) Current blood pressure 108/68 mmHg
• C) Responding to painful stimuli
• D) Heart rate of 112 beats per minute

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