A Combat Veteran Diagnosed with a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

question 12

Multiple Choice

A combat veteran diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) returned to college after discharge from the armed forces.The veteran began tutoring after scoring poorly in three courses.Which strategy can the tutor use to assist the veteran's academic achievement?

• A) Decrease extraneous stimuli to improve attention span.
• B) Practice deep breathing to increase the brain's oxygen supply.
• C) Increase caffeine intake to counteract drowsiness and fatigue.
• D) Play background music while studying to improve concentration.

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