The nurse notes that an elderly resident of a long-term care facility has fallen and the client is unable to say whether or not he hit his head.Which are the first signs that the nurse will note if this client has sustained a closed head injury? Select all that apply.
A) Spontaneous vomiting
B) Bradycardia
C) Vertigo
D) Headache
E) Widened pulse pressure
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