The spouse of a patient with a severe head injury believes the patient is going to recover because of making movements without stimulation. What should the nurse explain to the spouse?
A. "Your spouse will likely recover in time."
B. "With head injuries, the patient can continue to make movements, but these are reflexes that do not reflect brain function."
C. "As long as oxygen gets to the brain, the patient will recover."
D. "Those movements indicate that the brain is dead."
Answer: B
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