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jessicacav

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on: Jul 3, 2018
A pediatric patient is seen by paramedics for a seizure. The child has a fever of 101F, was lethargic and irritable before the seizure, and has had no previous seizure activity. The child complained of a headache earlier in the day. What is the MOST likely problem?
 
  a. Febrile seizure c. Hypoglycemia
  b. Meningitis d. Hypoxia

Question 2

An infant from the time of birth to 1 month of age is a(n) _______________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Perkypinki

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

neonate


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