A child is brought to the emergency department after sustaining a concussion. The child is to be discharged home with his parents. Which of the following would the nurse include in the child's discharge instructions?
A) "Expect his headache to get worse initially and then disappear."
B) "Wake him every 2 hours to check his movement and responses."
C) "Call your medical provider if he vomits more than five times."
D) "Any watery fluid draining from his ears is normal."
B
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a. Breach of confidentiality b. Invasion of privacy c. Obligation to report d. Unprofessional conduct
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a. 5 b. 2 1/2 c. 2/5 d. 10
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