The Vital Signs for a Client with a Possible Head

question 37

Multiple Choice

The vital signs for a client with a possible head injury were on admission: blood pressure 128/72 mm Hg,pulse 90 beats/min,and respirations 66 breaths/min.Which vital sign assessment conducted four hours later most likely indicates the presence of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) ?

• A) Blood pressure 172/68 mm Hg, pulse 42 beats/min, respirations 10 breaths/min
• B) Blood pressure 160/90 mm Hg, pulse 112 beats/min, respirations 16 breaths/min
• C) Blood pressure 130/72 mm Hg, pulse 50 beats/min, respirations 24 breaths/min
• D) Blood pressure 100/70 mm Hg, pulse 120 beats/min, respirations 30 breaths/min

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