What event is most likely to occur to the brain in a classic cerebral concussion?
a. Brief period of vital sign instability
b. Cerebral edema throughout the cerebral cortex
c. Cerebral edema throughout the diencephalon
d. Disruption of axons extending from the diencephalon and brainstem
Ans: a. Brief period of vital sign instability
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In understanding the use of controlled substances for patients, it is important that the nurse knows that controlled drugs are
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