The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has a Moderate

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has a moderate head injury.The client's sister asks,"Will my brother return to his normal functioning level when his brain heals?" How does the nurse respond?

• A) "You should expect a full recovery in all ways by the time of discharge."
• B) "Usually, someone with this type of injury returns to baseline within 6 months."
• C) "Your brother may experience many changes in personality and cognitive abilities."
• D) "Learning complex new skills may be more difficult, but you can expect other functions to return to normal."

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Definitions:

NMR

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a spectroscopic technique that exploits the magnetic properties of certain nuclei to determine the structure of compounds.

Molecular Formula

A notation representing the number and type of atoms in a molecule without depicting the bonds (e.g., H2O for water).

IR

Infrared spectroscopy, a technique used to identify and study chemicals through the absorption of infrared radiation, providing insights into molecular vibrations and structures.

NMR

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a spectroscopic technique that provides detailed information about the structure, dynamics, and environment of molecules.