Which of the following is a serious symptom in a feverish child?
A. Teary eyes
B. Projectile vomiting
C. Lack of appetite
D. Diarrhea
ANS: B
Projectile vomiting is commonly a sign of increased intracranial pressure in a child.
Increased intracranial pressure is present in meningitis.
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1. Active listening 2. Disabling communication 3. Informational communication 4. Therapeutic communication
A patient diagnosed with a pituitary adenoma has arrived on the oncology unit. Based upon the nurse's initial assessment, the patient is most likely to exhibit:
A) Decreased intracranial pressure (ICP) B) Headache C) Decreased level of consciousness D) Restlessness
When assessing a patient, the nurse notes early signs of increasing ICP. What sign or symptom might the nurse have noted?
A) Increased respiratory effort B) Increased urinary output C) Decreased heart rate D) Decreased blood pressure
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a. Be strong enough to support the person's weight b. Extend from the person's shoulders to above the knees c. Be 2 feet wide d. Be a disposable, single-use underpad