Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1648 of 2368
A client was struck on the side of the head and says they feel fine. Why should the nurse continue to monitor the client closely?
- Symptoms of a hematoma may not appear right away
- A blow to the head always causes a concussion
- Skull sutures fuse after a blow to the head
- Bleeding stops on its own within minutes
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Correct answer: Symptoms of a hematoma may not appear right away
A blow to the side of the head can damage an artery and cause a hematoma. Pressure on the brain can build and become fatal within hours.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Head and Neck Assessment: Head Injury. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026