A baby has been brought to the emergency department unresponsive. The parent reports that the baby was in a motor vehicle accident, but the nurse notes no physical signs of trauma. A physical examination reveals retinal hemorrhages. Which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?
A) Ischemic stroke
B) Hemorrhagic stroke
C) Spinal cord hemorrhage
D) Shaken baby syndrome
D) Shaken baby syndrome
Explanation: A) Child abuse or shaken baby syndrome can result in subdural hematoma, retinal hemorrhages, and cerebral edema. This occurs when an infant or child's head is shaken violently with or without deceleration.
B) Child abuse or shaken baby syndrome can result in subdural hematoma, retinal hemorrhages, and cerebral edema. This occurs when an infant or child's head is shaken violently with or without deceleration.
C) Child abuse or shaken baby syndrome can result in subdural hematoma, retinal hemorrhages, and cerebral edema. This occurs when an infant or child's head is shaken violently with or without deceleration.
D) Child abuse or shaken baby syndrome can result in subdural hematoma, retinal hemorrhages, and cerebral edema. This occurs when an infant or child's head is shaken violently with or without deceleration.
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