A client is diagnosed with a mild brain injury. Which of the following is an example of a mild injury?
1. Coma
2. Locked-in syndrome
3. Vegetative state
4. Concussion
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A concussion is a mild form of brain trauma, and it accounts for 75% of all brain injuries. A moderate brain injury would result in the loss of consciousness ranging from a few minutes to hours and days or weeks of confusion. Coma, locked-in syndrome, and a vegetative state are all examples of severe brain injury.
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