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A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with Injuries from a Motor

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A patient is admitted to the hospital with injuries from a motor vehicle collision. During the nurse's initial assessment, the patient develops hypotension, and severe jugular distension with a tracheal deviation. Which of the following should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?


Definitions:

Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

A condition involving slight cognitive decline from a previous level of performance, without significantly impairing daily function.

Major Delirium

A severe state of mental confusion that can result in emotional disruption and cognitive impairments, often due to illness, injury, or substance use.

Physical Health

The condition of a person's body, including the absence of illness or injury and the proper functioning of all physical systems.

Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

A condition characterized by slight cognitive decline from a previous level of performance, but not severe enough to interfere significantly with daily activities.

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