A patient diagnosed with mild diffuse axonal injury is being admitted to the intensive care unit.The nurse would anticipate which assessment findings?
A)The accident causing this injury occurred several weeks ago.
B)There are symptoms that are similar to those demonstrated by a patient who sustained a concussion.
C)There is dilation of the pupils for several hours post injury.
D)There is presence of coma that may last for an extended period of time.

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Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) can present with symptoms similar to a concussion, including confusion, dizziness, nausea, and sometimes loss of consciousness, but typically does not involve prolonged coma or pupil dilation for several hours post-injury. The injury usually results from traumatic brain injury and symptoms can appear immediately or within hours, not weeks after the incident.

A Patient Diagnosed with Mild Diffuse Axonal Injury Is Being