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A mother calls the triage nurse because her 8-year-old son is having trouble keeping his balance, but has otherwise appeared healthy for the past few days. The nurse should advise the mother to:
 
  1. Make a doctor's appointment because the child could have issues with his inner ear.
   2. Take the child immediately to the ER because this is a neurological emergency.
   3. Ask the child if he has consumed any drugs or alcohol in the last few days.
   4. Call back in a few days with an update.

Question 2

The nurse describes the members of a mental health child guidance team as including a: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Psychiatrist
  b. Pediatrician
  c. Psychologist
  d. Dietitian
  e. Social worker



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1. Unknown etiologies of unsteady balance are a sign of inner ear infections.
2. Since the mother feels the child is healthy and does not exhibit any other neurological symptoms, a doctor's appointment is advisable.
3. A child would be exhibiting more symptoms than unsteady balance if he was taking a substance.
4. The concern should be addressed and an appointment made to find the cause of the unsteady balance.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, E
The traditional members of a child guidance team are a psychiatrist, pediatrician, psychologist, nurse, and social worker. A dietitian usually is not on the treatment team.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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