A 2-Year-Old Child Fell and Sustained a Scalp Laceration That

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Multiple Choice

A 2-year-old child fell and sustained a scalp laceration that will require suturing. The parents ask the nurse, "How serious an injury is this?" How should the nurse respond?

• A) "There is a lot of bleeding, but it is really a rather superficial injury."
• B) "From the description of the fall it doesn't appear serious, but the X-ray will tell us for sure."
• C) "He'll need a few stitches and a tetanus injection, but that should do it."
• D) "Children this age are really resilient, but you never know until the X-rays are read."

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Definitions:

Lower Urinary Tract Infections

Infections occurring in the bladder or urethra, often characterized by frequent urination, burning during urination, and cloudy urine.

Acute Cystitis

A sudden inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infection.

Hematuria

The presence of blood in urine, which can be an indicator of various underlying health conditions.

UTIs

Urinary Tract Infections, which are infections in any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.