The LPN/LVN assists in the discharge teaching for a teenager diagnosed with a concussion due to a sports injury. The LPN/LVN determines that further teaching is required if the client's parent makes which statements?
1. "I'm hoping that he will sleep all night without awakening."2. "My son may complain of headache and dizziness."3. "I will bring him back to the clinic if he becomes weak."4. "My son should not blow his nose for at least 48 hours."

The correct answer is 1. I'm hoping that he will sleep all night without awakening.

Explanation:

Concussion is a mid traumatic injury to brain and it can cause altered mental state. So mother should awaken the patient every three to four hours for the first 2 days and ask certain questions like what is his name, and where is he now or does he recognize his mother or not.

these are common warning signs of overtraining syndrome:

washed-out feeling, tired, drained, lack of energy

mild leg soreness, general aches, and pains

pain in muscles and joints

sudden drop in performance

insomnia

headaches

decreased immunity (increased number of colds, and sore throats)

decrease in training capacity/intensity

moodiness and irritability

depression

loss of enthusiasm for the sport

decreased appetite

increased incidence of injuries.

a compulsive need to exercise