Author Question: The nurse expects worsening cerebral edema to occur for ____________ hours after the primary injury. ... (Read 34 times)

123654777 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse expects worsening cerebral edema to occur for ____________ hours after the primary injury.

1. 24
2. 36
3. 48
4. 72

Question 2

The leading cause of death and disability during childhood is:

1. Cerebral palsy.
2. Myelodysplasia.
3. Infections of the brain.
4. Traumatic brain injury.

matt · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale:
1. Cerebral edema increases for 72 hours after injury.
2. Cerebral edema increases for 72 hours after injury.
3. Cerebral edema increases for 72 hours after injury.
4. Cerebral edema increases for 72 hours after injury

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale:
1. CP can cause disability, but children with CP live to be adults.
2. Myelodysplasia can cause disability, but death in childhood is not common.
3. Infections of the brain can cause disability and death, but because of immunizations, these diseases are less common than is traumatic brain injury.
4. Traumatic brain injuries are the most common injuries in childhood, and are the leading cause of death and disability during childhood.