After a Fall, the Person Is Brought to the Emergency

question 6

Multiple Choice

After a fall, the person is brought to the Emergency Department. There was a momentary loss of consciousness; the person complained of a headache, has vomited twice, has a dilated pupil on the same side as a haematoma over the temporal area and now is having a seizure. What does the nurse anticipate?

• A)This is an emergency situation that is likely an epidural haematoma and requires surgery.
• B)This is a serious situation in which an intracerebral haematoma is developing and requires surgery.
• C)This is a controllable situation once the seizure stops.
• D)This is a typical situation seen with most persons who fall and will subside over several hours.

Understand the concept of income and substitution effects and their impact on consumer choices.

Comprehend the principles of utility maximization and the behavior of rational consumers.

Recognize the distinction between normal and inferior goods, and how their demand curves behave.

Appreciate the significance of the concept of diminishing marginal utility and its implications for consumer choice.

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Definitions:

Hypertensive Medication

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Wound Healing

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Ischemia

A condition marked by reduced blood flow to a part of the body, often resulting in damage or dysfunction of the affected tissues or organs.

Peripheral Neuropathy

A result of damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves), often causing weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the hands and feet.