Which of the following is true regarding a mild head injury?

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The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is used to assess the severity of a head injury, with scores ranging from 3 to 15. A mild head injury is considered to have a GCS score of 13 or above. Loss of consciousness and posttraumatic amnesia may occur in mild head injuries, but there are no specific time limits placed on these symptoms. Option A is incorrect because loss of consciousness can last longer than two hours in some cases. Option C is incorrect because posttraumatic amnesia can last longer than 72 hours in some cases. Option D is incorrect because mild head injuries are not rare, in fact they are the most common type of head injury.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding a Mild Head