A 3-Year-Old Child Is Hospitalized After a Near-Drowning Accident

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 3-year-old child is hospitalized after a near-drowning accident. The child's mother complains to the nurse, "This seems unnecessary when he is perfectly fine." The nurse's best reply would be which of the following?

• A)"He still needs a little extra oxygen."
• B)"I'm sure he is fine, but the doctor wants to make sure."
• C)"The reason for this is that complications could still occur."
• D)"It is important to observe for possible central nervous system problems."

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