Which Statement by a Patient Who Is Being Discharged from the Emergency

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient who is being discharged from the emergency department ( ED ) after a head injury indicates a need for intervention by the nurse?

• A) "I will return if I feel dizzy or nauseated."
• B) "I am going to drive home and go to bed."
• C) "I do not even remember being in an accident."
• D) "I can take acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) for my headache."

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