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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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A child is admitted to the hospital because she had a seizure. Her parents report that for the past few weeks she has had headaches, with vomiting, that are worse in the morning. What does the nurse suspect?
 
  a. Meningitis
  b. Reye's syndrome
  c. Brain tumor
  d. Encephalitis

Question 2

A child is brought to the emergency department after he fell and hit his head on the ground. Which nursing assessment suggests the child has a concussion?
 
  a. Sleepy but easily arousable
  b. Complaining of a stiff neck
  c. Cannot remember what happened to him
  d. Pupils react sluggishly to light


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ntsoane kedibone

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The signs and symptoms of a brain tumor are related to its size and location. Most tumors create increased intracranial pressure (ICP) with the hallmark symptoms of headache, vomiting, drowsiness, and seizures.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A concussion is a temporary disturbance of the brain that is immediately followed by a period of unconsciousness. It is accompanied often by a loss of memory of the events that occurred immediately before, during, or after the injury.


tiffannnnyyyyyy

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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