A Nurse Is Caring for a 10-Year-Old Child with a Brain

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child with a brain injury.On assessing the child,the nurse finds the following data: opens eyes only to pain,mutters inappropriate words,has abnormal extension to stimulation.Which action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Alert the operating room for emergent surgery.
• B) Document the findings; reassess in 15 minutes.
• C) Notify the provider; prepare for intubation.
• D) Raise the head of the child's bed to 45°.

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Definitions:

Journal Entries

A record of financial transactions in accounting that includes details like the date of the transaction, amounts involved, accounts affected, and a brief description.

Incurred Expense

An expense that a company has recognized on its books, representing a cost that has been encountered in the operation of the business.

Wages Paid

This refers to the total amount of remuneration paid by an employer to an employee, including salaries, commissions, and bonuses, for work performed during a specific period.