Which of the following assessment findings would be seen in a patient who experienced a traumatic brain injury and is being evaluated for brain death? Select all that apply.

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Which of the following assessment findings would be seen in a patient who experienced a traumatic brain injury and is being evaluated for brain death?  Select all that apply.

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A patient who has experienced a traumatic brain injury and is being evaluated for brain death will have certain assessment findings that indicate the absence of brain function. These can include the absence of gag or corneal reflex, absence of oculovestibular reflex, and apnea with a PaCO2 of 66 mmHg or greater. Response to deep stimuli would indicate some level of brain function, while toxic metabolic disorders may affect brain function but are not specific to brain death evaluation.

Which of the Following Assessment Findings Would Be Seen in a Patient