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Title: The patient is a 10-year-old child admitted to the emergency department after huffing gasoline. The ... Post by: normita2 on Jan 24, 2018 The patient is a 10-year-old child admitted to the emergency department after huffing gasoline. The physician suspects mild brain damage. What signs will the nurse teach the parents to observe for after they take the child home?
1. Slurred speech, memory loss, and personality changes 2. Depression, cold extremities, and dyspnea 3. Nausea, vomiting, and dizziness 4. Irregular pulse, fainting, and anger Title: The patient is a 10-year-old child admitted to the emergency department after huffing gasoline. The ... Post by: ariane2 on Jan 24, 2018 Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Children can die after a single episode of huffing a volatile chemical, or they may suffer brain damage. Brain damage may be manifested as slurred or slow speech, memory loss, or personality changes. Irregular pulse, fainting, and anger are not signs of brain damage. Depression, cold extremities, and dyspnea are not signs of brain damage. Nausea, vomiting, and dizziness are not signs of brain damage. |