The spouse of a patient admitted with severe head injury tells the nurse that she believes her husband is going to recover because he is continuing to make movements without stimulation. What should the nurse explain to the spouse?

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The nurse should explain to the spouse that movements made by a patient with severe head injury may be reflexive in nature and not necessarily an indicator of brain function. It is important to provide the spouse with accurate information and not give false hope.

The Spouse of a Patient Admitted with Severe Head Injury