A patient has been admitted for observation following an automobile accident. The nurse suspects that the patient's condition may be deteriorating because
1. The patient was previously lethargic and is now alert.
2. The blood pressure and pulse have not changed.
3. The patient still cannot remember the events before the accident.
4. The patient was oriented to person, place, time, and situation 1 hour ago and is now oriented to person and place only.
ANS: 4
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