A patient with a traumatic brain injury is diagnosed with an acute subdural hematoma
What would the nurse be more likely to assess in this patient than in one who had experienced a chronic subdural hematoma? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Loss of consciousness
2. Hemiparesis
3. Dysphagia
4. Confusion
5. Headache
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Loss of consciousness is a manifestation of acute subdural hematoma.
Rationale 2: Hemiparesis is a manifestation of acute subdural hematoma.
Rationale 3: Dysphagia is a manifestation of acute subdural hematoma.
Rationale 4: Confusion is a manifestation of chronic subdural hematoma.
Rationale 5: Headache is a manifestation of chronic subdural hematoma.
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