The Family of a Patient with a Concussion Is Concerned

Multiple Choice

The family of a patient with a concussion is concerned that the patient continues to complain of and demonstrate ongoing neurological deficits even though the injury occurred 6 weeks ago.What information should the nurse provide?

A) Symptoms of the concussion will continue for most of the patient's life.
B) The concussion might be healed; however,the patient will not recover from the symptoms.
C) Symptoms of the concussion will come and go depending on the patient's health status.
D) Symptoms of a concussion can last 3 months or more.