Question

The nurse is caring for the client in the ER following a head injury. The client momentarily lost consciousness at the time of the injury and then regained it. The client now has lost consciousness again. The nurse takes quick action, knowing this is compatible with:

A. Skull fracture
B. Concussion
C. Subdural hematoma
D. Epidural hematoma

Answer 1

A loss of consciousness following a head injury is compatible with a concussion, which is a mild form of brain injury.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse takes quick action, knowing that a loss of consciousness following a head injury is compatible with a

concussion. A concussion is a mild form of brain injury that occurs when the brain is jolted or shaken inside the skull. The temporary loss of consciousness in this case is a common symptom of a concussion.