Patterns of deterioration in patient condition may include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) skin becomes cool, pale, and moist.
B) the heart rate significantly increases or decreases.
C) the respiratory rate significantly increases or decreases.
D) the level of consciousness increases.

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The level of consciousness increasing would not be a pattern of deterioration, as it would indicate an improvement in the patient's condition. The other options (A, B, and C) all describe potential signs of deterioration.

Patterns of Deterioration in Patient Condition May Include All of the Following