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A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of nursing students about causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select All that Apply)

A.

Falls

B.

Violence

C.

Sports-related injuries

D.

Working as a firefighter

E.

Working in a factory

Question Solution

Correct Answer : A,B,C

A. Falls are one of the leading causes of TBIs, especially in older adults and young children.  

 

B. Violence, including assaults or domestic abuse, can result in traumatic brain injuries, often due to blunt trauma to the head.  

 

C. Sports-related injuries, particularly from contact sports like football or boxing, are a well-recognized cause of TBIs.  

 

D. While firefighting can involve physical risks, it is not a direct cause of traumatic brain injuries unless an accident involving the head occurs.  

 

E. Working in a factory, though it may pose various risks, does not typically involve causes directly linked to TBIs unless there is an accidental head injury.


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