During an assessment of a patient who sustained a head injury 24 hours ago, the medical-surgical nurse notes the development of slurred speech and disorientation to time and place. The nurses initial action is to:

VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT

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During an assessment of a patient who sustained a head injury 24 hours ago, the medical-surgical nurse notes the development of slurred speech and disorientation to time and place. The nurse’s initial action is to:

A	Continue hourly neurological assessments
B	Inform the neurosurgeon of the patient’s status
C	Prepare the patient for emergency surgery
D	Recheck the patient’s neurological status in 15 minutes

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Slurred speech and disorientation to time and place reflects the sign of concussion which should be treated as early as possible, so the neurosurgeon should be notified soon.

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VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT