During change-of-shift report,the nurse learns that a patient with a head injury has decorticate posturing to noxious stimulation.Which positioning shown in the accompanying figure will the nurse expect to observe?
Definitions:
Defensive Alliance
An agreement between nations to provide mutual support in case one of them is attacked by another country.
NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance established in 1949 between North American and European countries to provide collective security against aggression.
Warsaw
The capital and largest city of Poland, known for its historical significance, cultural heritage, and as a symbol of Polish national identity.
Détente
A period of improved relations between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, beginning in the late 1960s.
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