An 11-year-old is brought to the emergency room after
experiencing a nosebleed for which the caregiver cannot determine a cause. In addition, the child is disoriented, appears confused, is having trouble walking, and is experiencing nausea and coughing. What does these symptoms and the age of the child indicate to the nurse regarding the child's behavior?
A) Fallen on the playground at school
B) Experimented with an inhalant
C) Eaten a food to which the child is allergic
D) Been exposed to a respiratory disease
Ans: B
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