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The pediatric nurse caring for patients in a trauma center examines a patient who has increased intracranial pressure as a result of a brain tumor. The nurse is aware that primary brain injuries like this one can result from:
 
  A) acidosis.
  B) infections.
  C) hypercapnia.
  D) reduced oxygen.

Question 2

In providing care to a child with immunosuppression, the pediatric nurse is vigilant about which assessment?
 
  A) Fever
  B) Gastroenteritis
  C) Tachycardia
  D) Anaphylactic shock


Jbrasil

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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