A Toddler,who Fell Out of a Second-Story Window,had Brief Loss

question 45

Multiple Choice

A toddler,who fell out of a second-story window,had brief loss of consciousness and vomited 4 times.Since admission,the child has been alert and oriented.The mother asks why a computed tomography (CT) scan is required when the child "seems fine." The nurse should base the response on the need to monitor for what possible complication?

• A) A brain injury
• B) Coma
• C) Seizures
• D) Skull fracture

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Definitions:

Numbness

A lack of sensation in a part of the body, often indicative of nerve damage or a neurological condition.

Doula

A professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth.

Birthing Alternatives

Various non-traditional methods of childbirth, such as water birth, home birth, or the use of a doula or midwife, emphasizing natural processes and personal preferences.

Mother

A female parent who may share a biological and/or social and emotional relationship with her offspring.