Which of the following sets of vital signs is MOST suggestive of increased intracranial pressure in a patient who has experienced a traumatic brain injury?
A: BP, 176/98 mm Hg; pulse, 50 beats/min; respirations, 10 breaths/min
B: BP, 92/60 mm Hg; pulse, 120 beats/min; respirations, 24 breaths/min
C: BP, 160/72 mm Hg; pulse, 100 beats/min; respirations, 12 breaths/min
D: BP, 84/42 mm Hg; pulse, 60 beats/min; respirations, 32 breaths/min
Answer: A: BP, 176/98 mm Hg; pulse, 50 beats/min; respirations, 10 breaths/min
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