An Ambulance Medic Reported a Client Was on the Way

question 16

Multiple Choice

An ambulance medic reported a client was on the way with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) . Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect this client to display?

• A) Blurred vision and a headache
• B) Hypotension and tachycardia
• C) Irregular heart rate
• D) Fecal incontinence

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Definitions:

Secretions

Substances produced and released by cells or glands in the body, serving purposes like digestion, lubrication, or hormone regulation.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds, consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, that serve as a major source of energy in the diet of animals.

Sebaceous Gland

Sebaceous glands are small oil-producing glands present in the skin of mammals, secreting sebum through the hair follicles to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair.

Sweat Gland

Specialized glands in the skin that produce sweat, playing a key role in regulating body temperature and excreting certain waste products.