A 3-Year-Old Child Is Hospitalized After a Submersion Injury

question 4

Multiple Choice

A 3-year-old child is hospitalized after a submersion injury. The child's mother complains to the nurse, "Being at the hospital seems unnecessary when he is perfectly fine." What is the nurse's best reply?

• 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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