A patient was brought to the emergency department when he became faint and disoriented after being hit in the head with a baseball bat during a company picnic.On admission,he has a headache and cannot remember being hit,but he has no other signs of neurological deficit.What would the nurse expect treatment for the patient to include?

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The patient likely has a mild concussion, as indicated by the headache and memory loss without other neurological deficits. Discharge with observation and monitoring instructions is appropriate for mild head injuries, ensuring someone can monitor the patient for any worsening symptoms.

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