NUR 2230C - Exam 4 Study Guide.
NUR 2230C - Exam 4 Study Guide/NUR 2230C - Exam 4 Study Guide. A broad classification that includes injury to the scalp, skull, or brain • The most common cause of death from trauma (MVA) • Group at highest risk group for brain trauma is males age 15–24 • Those younger than 5 years and the elderly are also at increased risk • EVERYONE WITH HEAD INJURY IS ASSUMED TO HAVE SPINE INJURY UNTIL RULED OUT • Place cervical collar, and align spine at all times. Stabilize the c-spine bc if not the complication is respiratory issues. (X-ray of cervical spine) • Long term complications w/ multiple head injuries: mental illness (suicide) and dementia
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