The Nurse in an Extended Care Facility Assesses a Client

Multiple Choice

The nurse in an extended care facility assesses a client diagnosed with a diffuse axonal brain injury. The client has been in a persistent coma for 6 months. The client's spouse states, "I just wish he would wake up so that we can resume our normal lives." Which factor does the nurse conclude is not understood by the spouse?

A) Clients with this injury do not awake from a coma.
B) Extensive brain surgery is needed to fully recover.
C) Most who regain consciousness are severely impaired.
D) Rehabilitation with physical therapy is essential.