Practice Question
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client who has a concussion. Which of the following findings is the priority for thenurse to report to the provider?
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Correct Answer:
Slurred speech
Rationale:
🔹 Slurred speech indicates potential increased intracranial pressure, which is an emergency.
🔹 It suggests altered cerebral perfusion, requiring immediate reporting.
🔹 Slurred speech may reflect neurological deterioration from concussion.
🔹 This finding is a sign of a worsening brain injury, not expected mild symptoms.
🔹 Early recognition prevents complications like brain herniation or respiratory failure.
Mild headache
🔹 A mild headache is a common post-concussion symptom.
🔹 It does not indicate acute neurological deterioration.
Ecchymosis
🔹 Bruising on the forehead is expected after trauma.
🔹 It does not reflect immediate neurological decline.
Short-term memory loss
🔹 Memory loss can occur with mild concussion.
🔹 It is less urgent than signs of brainstem involvement.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Leadership & Management
- Answer Choices: 4