The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a mild diffuse axonal injury. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this patient?
1. symptoms similar to those of a patient with a concussion
2. long term comatose state
3. dilated pupils
4. onset of symptoms several weeks after the injury
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Rationale: Mild diffuse axonal injury may contribute to post-concussive syndrome experienced by many patients following a brain concussion. A long term comatose state is seen in severe diffuse axonal injuries. Dilated pupils are not necessarily associated with any degree of diffuse axonal injury. The onset of symptoms several weeks after the injury is more likely seen in patients with chronic subdural hematoma.
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