What is included in neurologic checks for children of all ages with a brain tumor?
1. Papillary response, head circumference, vital signs
2. Motor activity, papillary response, vital signs
3. Level of consciousness, palpate fontanels, motor activity
4. Blood pressure, head circumference, level of consciousness
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1. A head circumference is not an indicated neurological check for all ages of children.
2. The indicators of the neurological system for all ages include a widening pulse pressure, papilledema, and the ability to move each extremity.
3. Vital signs need to be assessed in a child with a brain tumor to closely monitor changes in pulse pressures. Older children will have closed fontanels.
4. Head circumference is not measured in all children.
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