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mwit1967

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A friend calls and says his child is complaining of a severe headache. When the child bends her head forward she screams in pain. The parent asks you what to do. Given what you have read in this chapter, what would you suggest?
 
  a. Have the child lie down; she'll probably be fine.
 b. Call the pediatrician in the morning.
 c. Get the child immediately to a physician to be evaluated for meningitis.
 d. The child probably has a brain tumor and should see a neurologist.

Question 2

The primary purpose of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is to
 
  a. nourish the cells of the brain and spinal cord.
 b. float the brain within the skull.
 c. remove toxins from the brain and excrete them from the body.
 d. provide circulation for chemical messengers.


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kescobar@64

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


mwit1967

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

abro1885

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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