A patient with a head injury has admission vital signs of blood pressure 128/68, pulse 110, and respirations 26. Which of these vital signs, if taken 1 hour after admission, will be of most concern to the nurse?
a. Blood pressure 156/60, pulse 55, respirations 12
b. Blood pressure 130/72, pulse 90, respirations 32
c. Blood pressure 148/78, pulse 112, respirations 28
d. Blood pressure 110/70, pulse 120, respirations 30
Answer: a. Blood pressure 156/60, pulse 55, respirations 12
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