A person is admitted with signs of a stroke (CVA). On admission, vital signs were blood a pressure of 128/70, pulse 68, and respirations 20. Two hours later, the person is not awake, has a blood pressure of 170/70, pulse 52, and the left pupil is now slower than the right pupil in reacting to light. What do these findings suggest?

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The decrease in level of consciousness, slower pupil reaction on the left side, and increase in blood pressure all suggest that there is an increase in intracranial pressure, which is a common complication of stroke. The slower pulse may also indicate elevated intracranial pressure. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

A Person Is Admitted with Signs of a Stroke (CVA)