Question

A client with a traumatic closed head injury shows signs of secondary brain injury. What are some manifestations of secondary brain injury?
Select all that apply.
1. Fever2. Seizures3. Hypoxia4. Ischemia5. Hypotension6. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)

Answer 1

Answer: Hypoxia, ischemia, hypotension, increased intracranial pressure.

Explanation:

Secondary injury can result from the complications of the injury. There are many symptoms of secondary injury.

These injury includes many manifestations such as :

Hypoxia: Decreased or insufficient oxygen supply in brain.

Hypotension: Decreased blood flow in the brain.

Increased intracranial pressure: Pressure within the skull increases which is deadly.

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