A nursing student studying traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) should recognize which facts about these disorders? (Select all that apply.)
a. A client with a moderate trauma may need hospitalization.
b. A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 10 indicates a mild brain injury.
c. Only open head injuries can cause a severe TBI.
d. A client with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 has severe TBI.
e. The terms "mild TBI" and "concussion" have similar meanings.
ANS: A, D, E
"Mild TBI" is a term used synonymously with the term "concussion." A moderate TBI has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 9 to 12, and these clients may need to be hospitalized. Both open and closed head injuries can cause a severe TBI, which is characterized by a GCS score of 3 to 8.
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