Following a Concussion,an Athlete Should

question 82

Multiple Choice

Following a concussion,an athlete should

• A) never be allowed to return to play.
• B) be allowed to return to play after one week of rest.
• C) be allowed to return to play after meeting criteria set by the American Academy of Neurology.
• D) determine for himself or herself if and when he or she should return to play.

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