A patient admitted with a head injury has admission vital signs of temperature 98.6° F (37° C) , 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 130/72, pulse 90, respirations 32
B) Blood pressure 148/78, pulse 112, respirations 28
C) Blood pressure 156/60, pulse 60, respirations 14
D) Blood pressure 110/70, pulse 120, respirations 30
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