A nurse is educating the parents of a 3-month-old infant as to what symptoms should prompt them to contact their health care provider
Which of the following clinical presentations should the nurse suggest be called to the attention of the health care provider? Select all that apply. a. temperature of 37.9 degrees C (100.2 degrees F)
b. inconsolable crying
c. increased activity and alertness
d. vomiting
A, D
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Correct For the 3-month-old infant, it would be necessary to contact the health care provider if the infant presents with inconsolable crying
For the 3-month-old infant, it would be necessary to contact the health care provider if the infant presents with vomiting.
Incorrect A temperature of 37.9 degrees C (100.2 degrees F) or greater should be called in to the health care provider for a 3-6 month old infant.
The parents should be most concerned with decreased activity and level of alertness, rather than increased activity and alertness.
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