Asked by Sanish Mathew on May 14, 2024
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While the nurse is taking the history of a 68-year-old patient who sustained a head injury 3 days earlier, he tells the nurse that he is on a cruise ship and is 30 years old. What does this finding indicate?
A) Great sense of humor
B) Uncooperative behavior
C) Decreased level of consciousness
D) Inability to understand questions
Decreased Consciousness
A reduction in awareness or alertness, which can range from drowsiness to unresponsiveness, and may indicate an underlying medical issue.
Sense of Humor
The ability to appreciate or express what is funny, amusing, or ludicrous; varies greatly among individuals.
Head Injury
Trauma to the head, which can range from a mild bump or bruise to a serious brain injury.
- Comprehend the indications, manifestations, and patient narratives connected to neurological problems.
- Understand the critical role that client history plays in neurological evaluations.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the indications, manifestations, and patient narratives connected to neurological problems.
- Understand the critical role that client history plays in neurological evaluations.
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