WGU D236 Pathophysiology pre-test | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

A high school senior sustained a concussion during a football game. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate the presence of postconcussion syndrome in the days and weeks following his injury? Select one: a. Unilateral weakness and decreased coordination b. Recurrent nosebleeds and hypersomnia c. Neck pain and decreased neck range of motion d. Headaches and memory lapses - d. Headaches and memory lapses (Postconcussion syndrome includes mild symptoms, such as headache, irritability, insomnia, and poor concentration and memory. Nosebleeds, hypersomnia, unilateral motor changes, and neck pain are indicative of more severe brain injury and/or soft tissue injury.) Magnetic resonance imaging of a client's knee has revealed the presence of bursitis. The nurse should anticipate performing which intervention for bursitis? Select one: a. Administering an antihistamine like Benadryl to minimize inflammation b. Obtaining a surgical permit to repair the bursae c. Placing an ice pack on the knee to decrease swelling d. Applying Buck's traction with 10-pound weights - c. Placing an ice pack on the knee to decrease swelling