A child is 2 hours postoperative after a resection of a brain tumor. Which assessment by the nurse takes priority?
A.
Blood pressure
B.
Intake and output
C.
Neurological exam
D.
Temperature
ANS: C
All actions are appropriate for a child postoperatively. However, the answer that is most specific to this child's procedure is the neurological exam.
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