The nurse is aware that the older adult is more at risk for a cranial bleed following a head injury because the older adult has:
a. a smaller brain, which allows for more movement inside the cranium.
b. fragile vessels more likely to rupture.
c. less cerebrospinal fluid to cushion the brain.
d. less flexibility of the meninges to absorb impact.
A
Atrophy of the brain leaves increased intracranial space, allowing increased movement of the brain in the event of head trauma.
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1. "A good first step is to investigate your family medical histories." 2. "It is going to be very hard to enforce the rules with your children." 3. "Since your children are already teenagers you have almost waited too late." 4. "Unless there is something in your family history of concern, I would not be too worried."
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A) this type of murmur is insignificant. B) mild activity restrictions are indicated. C) more frequent health appraisals are indicated. D) corrective surgery may be required later in life.