A Child with a Brain Tumor Is Admitted to the Pediatric

question 7

Multiple Choice

A child with a brain tumor is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) after brain surgery to remove the tumor. Which postoperative order would the nurse question?

• A) Antibiotics
• B) Sodium levels every 24 hours
• C) Anticonvulsants
• D) Hourly intake and output

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Basic Objective

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Negative Thoughts

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