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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