A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client w…
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A nurse in the emergency depаrtment is cаring fоr а client whо was brоught in after falling off a motorcycle and striking their head. The client experienced a brief loss of consciousness at the scene but was alert and oriented upon arrival. Approximately one hour later, the client becomes increasingly drowsy and difficult to arouse, with a decline in neurologic status. The nurse obtains vital signs and completes a focused assessment. The nurse suspects which of the following diagnoses? Vital Signs Heart rate 52 beats/min Blood pressure 178/92 mmHg Respiratory rate 10 breaths/min, irregular SpO2 94% on room air Temperature 98.2°F (36.8°C) Assessment Findings History: Witness reports brief loss of consciousness followed by a “normal” period before decline Neurologic: Increasing drowsiness, decreased responsiveness to verbal stimuli, GCS decreased from 15 on arrival to 10 Pupils: Right pupil dilated and nonreactive; left pupil sluggish Motor: Weakness on the left side of the body Speech: Slurred, difficult to understand Head/Neck: Reports worsening headache; episode of vomiting noted
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