After reading the Kimbler et al. (2011) article in the Learning Materials, use your textbook and the handout readings for this week as resources to complete the template to answer these questions, with intext citations.
A minimum of 2 references must be cited.
Concussion of the Adolescent Athlete Template (Word)
Assignment Instructions
Read the Concussion and the adolescent athlete article located in this week’s learning materials, then answer the following questions.
What are some signs and symptoms you would see in an adolescent football player that presents with concussion to your family practice office?
What specific physical exams would you perform on the patient to come to come the conclusion that your patient is suffering from concussion?
What guidance would you provide in managing the symptoms at home?
What are some red flags that you would warn your patient about that warrants a return visit to the clinic/immediate visit to the emergency room? (Use your Burns textbook as well to answer this).
SOURCE:
Resources
Kimbler, D. E., Murphy, M., & Dhandapani, K. M. (2011). Concussion and the adolescent athlete. The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing: Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, 43(6), 286–290.
Garzon, D., Dirks, M., Driessnack, M., Gaylord, N., & Duderstadt, K. (2023). Burns’ pediatric primary care (8th ed.). Elsevier Limited (UK).