A School-Age Client Loses Consciousness After Being Hit in the Head

question 33

Multiple Choice

A school-age client loses consciousness after being hit in the head with a bat at baseball practice. The child was not wearing a helmet. The last set of vital signs showed heart rate 48, blood pressure 132/58 mmHg, and respiratory rate 28 and irregular. Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A)These vital signs indicate respiratory distress.
• B)These vital signs indicate increased intracranial pressure.
• C)These vital signs indicate cardiovascular disease.
• D)These vital signs indicate that this child has a spinal cord injury.

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