Most Head Injuries: ​

question 3

Multiple Choice

Most head injuries: ​

• A)are mild, but may create challenges that impact learning such as distractibility, and memory problems.
• B)result in neurological abnormalities. ​
• C)are mild, but typically require hospital stays and rehabilitation services.
• D)result in disabilities that permanently affect motor and higher-level cognitive skill.

Recognize the importance of personal space and physical distance in patient-nurse interactions.

Use technology effectively and ethically during patient interviews.

Approach sensitive topics with empathy and understanding to support patient emotional well-being.

Demonstrate an awareness of how patient age impacts communication and interview duration.

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Definitions:

Brain Structure

The anatomical organization of the brain, including its parts and their connections, which underlie cognitive functions and behaviors.

Sleep Patterns

The cyclical nature of sleep and waking states that an individual exhibits, including duration, quality, and consistency of sleep.

Serotonin Level

The concentration of serotonin, a key neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, in the brain.

Law of Effect

A principle of learning stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those followed by unsatisfying consequences are less likely to be repeated.