A child saved from drowning is admitted to a local healthcare facility. For which should the nurse observe as an associated injury?
A) Anxiety
B) Airway obstruction
C) Dizziness
D) Eye paralysis
B
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The nurse should observe for airway obstruction in the child saved from drowning. Anxiety and dizziness are observed in clients with heat cramps, and eye paralysis is observed in clients with food poisoning.
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