The nurse is providing education to a client with postconcussive syndrome about the symptoms associated with traumatic brain injuries. Which symptoms will the nurse review with the client? Select all that apply.
A) Fatigue
B) Vomiting
C) Diarrhea
D) Vertigo
E) Photophobia
A) Fatigue
B) Vomiting
D) Vertigo
E) Photophobia
Explanation: A) Symptoms such as fatigue, vomiting, vertigo, and photophobia are associated with traumatic brain injuries and may be present in the client with postconcussive syndrome.
B) Symptoms such as fatigue, vomiting, vertigo, and photophobia are associated with traumatic brain injuries and may be present in the client with postconcussive syndrome.
C) Diarrhea is not a symptom typically associated with traumatic brain injury.
D) Symptoms such as fatigue, vomiting, vertigo, and photophobia are associated with traumatic brain injuries and may be present in the client with postconcussive syndrome.
E) Symptoms such as fatigue, vomiting, vertigo, and photophobia are associated with traumatic brain injuries and may be present in the client with postconcussive syndrome.
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