Which of the following would you include in the care of a patient who has sustained a concussion?
A. Inform the patient that the first two hours after the injury are the most critical
B. Tell the patient that regular activities may be resumed
C. Instruct the patient to avoid pain medicines other than acetaminophen
D. Encourage the patient to eat well-balanced meals three times a day
E. Tell the family to check on the patient at least once a day
C. Instruct the patient to avoid pain medicines other than acetaminophen
Instruct the patient to avoid using pain medicines other than acetaminophen, unless the drugs are approved by the physician.
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