You are transporting a patient with a right-sided head injury after a large refrigerator fell and pinned his head between the appliance and the floor. On scene, the patient was responsive to verbal stimuli with the following vital signs: pulse 96, respirations 16, blood pressure 134/66, and SpO2 95%. During transport, as you reassess the patient, what would be the most indicative sign that the
head injury is worsening?
A) Increasing edema to right side of head
B) Current blood pressure 108/68 mmHg
C) Responding to painful stimuli
D) Heart rate of 112 beats per minute
C
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