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The nurse is preparing to admit an adolescent with encephalitis. What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Malaise
  b. Apathy
  c. Lethargy
  d. Hypoactivity
  e. Hypothermia

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to admit a neonate with bacterial meningitis. What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Jaundice
  b. Cyanosis
  c. Poor tone
  d. Nuchal rigidity
  e. Poor sucking ability


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

ANS: A, B, D
The clinical manifestations of encephalitis include malaise, apathy, and lethargy. There is hyperactivity, not hypoactivity, and hyperthermia, not hypothermia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
Clinical manifestations of bacterial meningitis in a neonate include jaundice, cyanosis, poor tone, and poor sucking ability. The neck is usually supple in neonates with meningitis, and there is no nuchal rigidity.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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