Which of the following statements by a client who is being discharged from the emergency department (ED) after a head injury indicates a need for intervention by the nurse?
A)"I will return if I feel dizzy or nauseated."
B)"I am going to drive home and go to bed."
C)"I do not even remember being in an accident."
D)"I can take acetaminophen for my headache."

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Following a head injury, the client should avoid operating heavy machinery. Retrograde amnesia is common after a concussion. The client can take acetaminophen for headache and should return if symptoms of increased intracranial pressure such as dizziness or nausea occur.

Which of the Following Statements by a Client Who Is