Which clinical manifestations support the diagnosis of viral ...

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Which clinical manifestations support the diagnosis of viral meningitis? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Abrupt onset of fever
  2. Headache
  3. Myalgia
  4. Hemorrhagic rash
  5. Purpura

Question 2

While assessing the development of a 9-month-old client, the nurse asks the mother if the child actively looks for toys when they are placed out of sight. Which is the nurse assessing with this question to the parent?
 
  1. Transductive reasoning
  2. Conservation
  3. Centration
  4. Object permanence

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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. Abrupt onset of fever is a clinical manifestation associated with viral meningitis.
2. Headache is a clinical manifestation associated with viral meningitis.
3. Myalgia is a clinical manifestation associated with viral meningitis.
4. Hemorrhagic rash is a clinical manifestation associated with bacterial, not viral, meningitis.
5. Purpura is a clinical manifestation associated with bacterial, not viral, meningitis.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation:
1. Transductive reasoning is when a child connects two events in a causeeffect relationship because the events occurred at the same time.
2. Conservation is when a child knows that matter is not changed when its form is altered.
3. Centration is when a child focuses on only one particular aspect of a situation.
4. A child who has developed object permanence has the ability to understand that even though something is out of sight, it still exists.