Parents bring their 1-year-old child to the emergency department, reporting that the child has been irritable and pounding on her head, has projectile vomiting, and seems very sleepy for most of the last 3 days. What diagnostic testing does the healthcare professional prepare the child and parents for as the priority?
a. Brain scanning with either CT or MRI
b. Lumbar puncture with CSF cultures
c. Developmental assessment
d. Ophthalmologic assessment
Answer: a. Brain scanning with either CT or MRI
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