The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has a Moderate

The nurse is caring for a client who has a moderate head injury.The client's sister asks,"Will my brother return to his normal functioning level when his brain heals?" How does the nurse respond?

A) "You should expect a full recovery in all ways by the time of discharge."
B) "Usually, someone with this type of injury returns to baseline within 6 months."
C) "Your brother may experience many changes in personality and cognitive abilities."
D) "Learning complex new skills may be more difficult, but you can expect other functions to return to normal."