When Interviewing an Acutely Confused Patient with a Head Injury

question 6

Multiple Choice

When interviewing an acutely confused patient with a head injury, which of these questions will provide the most useful information?

• A) "Have you ever been hospitalized for a neurologic problem?"
• B) "Do you have any pain at the present time?"
• C) "What have you had to eat in the last 24 hours?"
• D) "Can you describe you usual pattern for coping with injury?"

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