A Patient,recovering from Being Struck by Lightning 36 Hours Prior

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient,recovering from being struck by lightning 36 hours prior to admission,is demonstrating an acute onset of confusion and muscle weakness.Which rationale would the nurse provide for this assessment?

• A)The patient is suffering a stroke unrelated to the injury.
• B)The patient likely has an electrolyte imbalance.
• C)The patient has developed a seizure disorder from the injury.
• D)The patient is having delayed onset of neurological symptoms,which are common after a lightning injury.

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