When assessing a patient with a traumatic brain injury, the nurse ...

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When assessing a patient with a traumatic brain injury, the nurse notes that his memory is improving. The nurse should explain to the family that what other symptom may occur with memory improvement?
 
  a. Decrease in learning ability
  b. Depression
  c. Anger
  d. Increased concentration

Question 2

When changing the position of a patient with a spinal cord injury at T4, the nurse should recognize that what symptom is an indication of an episode of autonomic dysreflexia?
 
  a. Nausea
  b. Pallor
  c. Goose bumps
  d. Dizziness

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Generally, the more memory improves in a patient with a brain injury, the more the patient becomes depressed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Patients with spinal cord lesions above T5 may experience sudden and extreme elevations in blood pressure caused by a reflex action of the autonomic nervous system. It is produced by stimulation of the body below the level of the injury, usually by a distended bladder from a blocked catheter. Any stimulation can produce the syndrome, including constipation, diarrhea, sexual activity, pressure ulcers, position changes (from lying to sitting), and even wrinkles in clothing or bed sheets. Other symptoms may include diaphoresis, shivering, goose bumps, flushing of the skin, and a severe pounding headache.

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