The nurse instructs the client with a minor head injury to return to the emergency room if which of the following occur?
A)
increased appetite and fluid consumption
B)
slight headache that continues for 24 hours
C)
slight nausea for several hours after injury
D)
becomes drowsy or confused
D
Explanation:
A)
A change in level of consciousness and orientation is a sign of increased intracranial pressure. An increased appetite would not be of concern. Slight headache or nausea may be experienced after a head injury.
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B)
A change in level of consciousness and orientation is a sign of increased intracranial pressure. An increased appetite would not be of concern. Slight headache or nausea may be experienced after a head injury.
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C)
A change in level of consciousness and orientation is a sign of increased intracranial pressure. An increased appetite would not be of concern. Slight headache or nausea may be experienced after a head injury.
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D)
A change in level of consciousness and orientation is a sign of increased intracranial pressure. An increased appetite would not be of concern. Slight headache or nausea may be experienced after a head injury.
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