A patient is admitted with signs of a stroke (CVA). On admission, vital signs were blood pressure 128/70, pulse 68, and respirations 20. Two hours later the patient 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. These findings suggest which of the following?

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The patient's decreased level of consciousness, increased blood pressure, and slower reactive left pupil suggest an increased intracranial pressure, which can be a sign of a worsening stroke or other neurological condition.

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