The older adult who is admitted to the hospital following a closed head injury that resulted in a 5-minute period of unconsciousness will be observed for which change?
A) Increasing respiratory rate
B) Decreasing heart rate
C) Decreasing pulse pressure
D) Decreasing level of consciousness (LOC)
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