A Nurse Assesses Soldiers in a Combat Zone

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses soldiers in a combat zone.When is it most important for the nurse to screen for signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) ?

• A) After exposure to a blast
• B) Before departing to return home
• C) One year after returning from combat
• D) Immediately upon return to the United States

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