Jackson is a 16-year-old male admitted to the emergency department after sustaining a concussion during a football game

Scenario: Jackson is a 16-year-old male admitted to the emergency department after sustaining a concussion during a football game. His parents report that Jackson hit his head on the ground after being tackled. Moments later, he began vomiting and became dizzy and disoriented. He has no pertinent past medical history and no significant surgical history. He complains of a headache, sensitivity to light, and nausea.

Paragraph one: Based on the letter of your last name, discuss which specific assessments you would complete on Jackson. Explain why you would select these assessments.

Last NameAssessment A-L Neurological, M-ZHEENT

I am doing the Neurological assessment based on my last name

Paragraph two: Based on the letter of your last name, explain how your HEENT or neurological assessment will differ based on the situation in the table.

Last Name Assessment Situation A-L Neurological Jackson is an 88-year-old admitted to the emergency department after sustaining a concussion from a fall at a care facility. He also has dementia.

M-Z HEENT Jackson is an 8-year-old admitted to the emergency department after sustaining a concussion from a motor vehicle accident. He is scared and sobbing.

Paragraph three: Discuss the priority problems related to your assessment findings that warrant immediate attention.

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