A Patient Who Sustained a Head Injury Has a Glasgow

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who sustained a head injury has a Glasgow Coma score (GCS) of 14. The patient's spouse reported that the patient lost consciousness for approximately 7 minutes after falling down the stairs. A head computed tomography (CT) scan does not reveal brain lesions. Which treatment is indicated?

• A) Admission to the hospital with a neurosurgical evaluation
• B) Continued observation in the emergency department until stability is ensured
• C) Discharge to home with close observation by the patient's spouse for 24 hours
• D) Dismissal to home with a referral for follow-up with a neurologist

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