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Title: A military veteran is being evaluated for traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which nursing assessment ... Post by: charlie9612 on Jan 20, 2018 A military veteran is being evaluated for traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which nursing assessment data supports such a diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Baseline blood pressure is 148/96 b. Has been treated for bronchitis twice in the last 8 months c. Patient reports experiencing an average of 3 headaches per week d. Petit mall seizure activity well controlled with antiseizure medication therapy e. Patient reports a weight gain of 15 pounds since returning from deployment 12 months ago. Title: A military veteran is being evaluated for traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which nursing assessment ... Post by: beth on Jan 20, 2018 C, D, E
Physiological problems related to TBI can include headache, seizures, as well as appetite and weight changes. The remaining options, hypertension and respiratory infections, are not generally occasioned with TBI. |