Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for several patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Which of the following patients is at greatest risk of anoxic brain injury? A patient who:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A patient found facedown in water is at high risk of anoxic brain injury due to potential prolonged oxygen deprivation, which is directly associated with lack of oxygen to the brain.