A 14-year-old boy was brought to the emergency department (ED) by his father after suffering an apparent concussion during a game. Assessment in the ED confirmed the father's suspicion, and the boy is being discharged home in his father's care
What health education should the nurse provide to the boy's father?
A) The boy should sleep with his head elevated for the next 2 nights.
B) Short-term difficulty in speaking should be expected and will resolve over the next few days.
C) The boy should not be given ASA, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen for the next 48 hours.
D) The father should awaken his son every 2 hours during the night.
D
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