Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral edema after a motorcycle accident. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to see INITIALLY?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subdural hematoma and cerebral edema initially cause a decreased level of consciousness (e.g., confusion, stupor) due to increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Unequal pupils (A), decerebrate posturing (B), and seizures (C) are later signs of severe ICP or brainstem damage.
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