NURS MISC - Traumatic Brain Injury Case Study. Latest 2021.
NURS MISC - Traumatic Brain Injury Case Study. Latest 2021. Traumatic Brain Injury Case Study Patient Profile D.G ., a 19-year-old male, was brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident in which he was the driver. He is transferred to the Neuro-Trauma Intensive Care Unit with a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury. Subjective Data ● Multiple family members and friends in the waiting room ● D.G.'s girlfriend died on the scene ● Hospital chaplain present Objective Data Physical Examination ● Glasgow coma scale 4 ● Neurologic Assessment: ○ Pupils 4 mm and sluggish ○ Decerebrate posturing ○ Periorbital ecchymosis ● Clear drainage from nares
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- December 7, 2021
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- 2021/2022
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- A+