When Caring for the Child Diagnosed with Reye's Syndrome,what Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

When caring for the child diagnosed with Reye's syndrome,what is the priority nursing intervention?

• A) Monitor intake and output
• B) Prevent skin breakdown
• C) Observe for petechiae
• D) Do range-of-motion (ROM) exercises

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Definitions:

Motor Development

The progression of muscle control, movement skills, and physical coordination in a person, often focusing on infants and young children.

Cephalocaudal

A pattern of growth in which development begins at the head and progresses downwards towards the feet.

Proximodistal

Describes a pattern of physical and psychological growth and development where development starts at the central part of the body and moves towards the outer parts.

Depressed Brain Activity

Reduced levels of function or activity in areas of the brain, often associated with mood disorders such as depression.