A 3-year-old child is lying in a fetal position. The child has pale skin,glassy eyes,and a flat affect
The child is irritable and refuses food and fluids. The child's vital signs are temperature 40.1 degrees C (104.2 degrees F),pulse 120/min,respirations 28/min. The best, most comprehensive description of this child's condition is
1. toxic.
2. feverish.
3. flushed.
4. tired.
Answer:1
Rationale: The child with a toxic appearance is described as one with a high temperature,lethargy,irritability,poor skin perfusion,hypoventilation or hyperventilation,and cyanosis. The child has a high fever,and the child may be tired,but these words are not the best,most comprehensive description of the child's condition. The term "flushed"is incorrect because it indicates a reddish appearance to the skin. The child has pale skin,which would be a white appearance to the skin.
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