A Patient Who Sustained a Head Injury Has a Glasgow

A patient who sustained a head injury has a Glasgow Coma score (GCS) of 14. The patient's spouse reported that the patient lost consciousness for approximately 7 minutes after falling down the stairs. A head computed tomography (CT) scan does not reveal brain lesions. Which treatment is indicated?

A) Admission to the hospital with a neurosurgical evaluation
B) Continued observation in the emergency department until stability is ensured
C) Discharge to home with close observation by the patient's spouse for 24 hours
D) Dismissal to home with a referral for follow-up with a neurologist