A 6-year-old boy presents with a high fever, a headache, and a stiff neck. He is conscious, but is not acting as a normal 6-year-old boy should. His mother told you that he vomited once before your arrival. You should be MOST concerned with:

A: treating him for severe dehydration.
B: performing a secondary assessment at the scene.
C: the potential for a febrile seizure.
D: the risk of permanent neurological damage.


Answer: D: the risk of permanent neurological damage.

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