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Title: The nurse is caring for a child with severe head trauma after a car accident. Wh
Post by: Desolo on Oct 28, 2014
The nurse is caring for a child with severe head trauma after a car accident. Which of the following is an ominous sign that often precedes death?
a.   Delirium
b.   Papilledema
c.   Flexion posturing
d.   Periodic or irregular breathing



Title: Re: The nurse is caring for a child with severe head trauma after a car accident. Wh
Post by: nursenerd1988 on Oct 30, 2014
Answer is D. due to brain stem dysfunction. Irregular breathing happens right before complete apnea.