The nurse is working on the neurologic unit at a local hospital. The nurse has four clients assigned who sustained head injuries as a result of an industrial accident

Question

Which client would the nurse anticipate the physician sending for specialized care? A) The client with history of seizures
B) The client who was in a bike accident last summer
C) The client who played soccer in college
D) The client whose father has Parkinson's disease

Answer 1

C
Feedback:
The client who has history of playing many years of a physical sport such as soccer and use the head to redirect the ball may have had years of injury to the brain. When concussions occur repetitively, even though they may have not shown injury at that time, chronic traumatic encephalopathy may result. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which can produce neurodegeneration, will need specialized care. The client who has a history of seizures may have no brain injury. The client who was in a previous accident may have had injury, but it is not of a repetitive nature. The client with a father who has Parkinson's disease will have regular follow-up care.