Following an Injury Where a Child Hit His Head from a Fall

Multiple Choice

Following an injury where a child hit his head from a fall, the CT scan reveals a contusion that the doctor classifies as a moderate brain injury. Which of the following manifestations will the nurse more than likely assess on this child that support this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

A) Coma with total paralysis
B) Periods of unconsciousness
C) Aphasia at times
D) Nuchal rigidity
E) Weakness or slight paralysis affecting one side of the body