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A) Assessment include.
The patient is neurologically injured so she should be assessed with Glasgow coma scale.
Her vital signs should be monitored.
Abnormal posturing should be monitored.
If the patient is in pain and if she is in restlessness should be assessed.
2) Assesment of complications include.
Hemorrhage-as the patient is severely injured.
Brain herniation -As she is struck by a train.
Cerebral edema.
And infection.
3)As melody lost her two friends she should be in emotional pain as she is injured she will also be in emotional pain.
And her family will also suffers with her.
Expressing her feelings will help her in rehabilitation.
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