Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Which assessment data indicate that the client with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) exhibiting decorticate posturing on admission is responding effectively to treatment?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Purposeful movement (B) indicates improved brain function compared to decorticate posturing. Flaccid paralysis (A) or decerebrate posturing (C) suggest worsening, and no movement (D) is not an improvement.