The Mother of a 10-Year-Old Boy Calls the Office, Concerned

Essay

The mother of a 10-year-old boy calls the office, concerned about her son. He fell a little while ago and hit his head. She wants to know what signs she should look for to determine whether he has a head injury. Summarize four immediate signs that might occur. She also wants to know what she should look out for in the next few days. Include in your explanation four possible signs and symptoms that may occur a few days after a head injury. Should the child be seen by the physician?