Which statement by a patient who is being discharged from the emergency department (ED) after a head injury indicates a need for intervention by the nurse?
a. "I will return if I feel dizzy or nauseated."
b. "I am going to drive home and go to bed."
c. "I do not even remember being in an accident."
d. "I can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for my headache."
Answer: b. "I am going to drive home and go to bed."
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