Multiple Choice
The nurse is assisting with a patient who was injured in an accident and experienced head injury. The RN records the patient as exhibiting decerebrate posturing. Which condition does the nurse associate with the RN's finding?
A) Damage to the area of the brainstem
B) Injury to the spinal cord and ascending nerves
C) Significant impairment of cerebral functioning
D) Likelihood of coma preceding brain death
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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