[Verified Answer]: A 25-year-old is brought to the ED after a…

A 25-year-old is brought to the ED after a motor vehicle collision resulting in a traumatic brain injury. The nurse practitioner conducts a Glasgow Coma Scale assessment to evaluate the patient’s level of consciousness. During the assessment, the patient does not open their eyes, even in response to pain, does not make a verbal response, and has a withdrawal response to pain, resulting in a total score of 6. What is the severity of the patient’s brain injury based on this assessment? A B D Mild brain injury Minimal brain injury Moderate brain injury Severe brain injury