A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with signs of plumbism (lead poisoning). On assessment, the nurse documents the following symptoms: violent headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness
The child displays muscle weakness and visual disturbances. Which of the following neurologic alterations would the nurse suspect has occurred as sequel to plumbism? A) Meningitis
B) Guillain-Barré syndrome
C) Acute Transverse Myelitis
D) Encephalitis
D
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Encephalitis is an inflammation of the white and gray matter of the brain. It may be associated with meningitis. Encephalitis is caused by a virus, bacteria, or chemicals (e.g., as in lead poisoning). Encephalitis can attack suddenly, causing violent headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. The person may show muscular weakness, tremors, or visual disturbances. Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder of the peripheral nervous system. Acute transverse myelitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the spinal cord.
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