A Patient Has Been Admitted for Observation Following an Automobile

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted for observation following an automobile accident. The nurse suspects that the patient's condition may be deteriorating because

• A) The patient was previously lethargic and is now alert.
• B) The blood pressure and pulse have not changed.
• C) The patient still cannot remember the events before the accident.
• D) The patient was oriented to person, place, time, and situation 1 hour ago and is now oriented to person and place only.

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