The Client Is a 10 -Year -Old Child Admitted to the Emergency

question 15

Multiple Choice

The client 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?

• A) nausea, vomiting, and dizziness
• B) slurred speech, memory loss, and personality changes
• C) irregular pulse, fainting, and anger
• D) depression, cold extremities, and dyspnea

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