Question

A client who was trapped inside a car for hours after a head-on collision is rushed to the emergency department with multiple injuries. during the neurologic examination, the client responds to painful stimuli with decerebrate posturing. this finding indicates damage to which part of the brain?

Answer 1

This finding indicates the damage of the mid-brain
This is evident due to the Decerebrate posturing, which is characterized by abnormal extension in response to painful stimuli, that indicates damage of the midbrain. On the other hand, damage to the diencephalon or cortex, abnormal flexion, occurs when a painful stimulus is applied. While medulla damage results in flaccidity.