You are caring for a 90 year old patient that you believe may have had a stroke. You are waiting for ALS to arrive at the private residence to provide transport. The patient has slurred speech, facial and left body paralysis. Which of the following would lead you to suspect the patient's stroke is continuing to get worse?
A)The development of an irregular pulse
B)A significant increase in blood pressure
C)A decrease in respiratory rate from 24 to 20
D) A radiating pain to the jaw and down the left arm
