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A nurse is assessing a child who has experienced a febrile seizure. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as the cause of the seizure?

Sudden rise in body temperature due to infection

Pooling of blood in a cerebral space

Structural brain lobe defect since birth

Trauma to the head or neck area causing a concussion

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Febrile seizures are most commonly triggered by a rapid increase in body temperature, typically due to an infection.

B. Pooling of blood in a cerebral space is associated with hemorrhagic conditions, not febrile seizures.

C. Structural brain defects are associated with epilepsy, not febrile seizures.

D. Trauma causing a concussion may lead to seizures but is not the cause of febrile seizures.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D","E"]

Explanation

"Can throw a ball overhand"

Expected gross motor skill for a 4-year-old.

"Draw a picture of a person with three body parts"

Reflects typical fine motor and cognitive development for this age.

"Balance on one foot"

Demonstrates appropriate gross motor development for a 4-year-old, who is expected to balance on one foot for a few seconds.

"Engages in pretend play independently and in parallel play with peers"

Normal social and imaginative play for this age, indicating appropriate social-emotional development.

"Gained 2 kg (4.5 lb) and grown 6.2 cm (2.6 inches) since their physical examination 1 year ago"

Reflects typical physical growth for a 4-year-old child.

A. Frequent, loose bowel movements B. Abdominal pain or discomfort C. Excessive thirst D. Difficulty concentrating E. Weight gain F. Excessive flatulence G. Soiling of underwear or clothing H. Frequent urination I. Blood in the stool

Correct Answer is ["B","F","G"]

Explanation

A. Encopresis is typically associated with constipation and fecal impaction, not frequent loose bowel movements.

B. Abdominal discomfort is common due to fecal retention.

C. Excessive thirst is not a symptom of encopresis.

D. Difficulty concentrating is not directly related to encopresis.

E. Weight gain is not a typical manifestation of encopresis.

F. Flatulence can occur due to retained stool and gas buildup.

G. Soiling is a hallmark feature of encopresis.

H. Frequent urination is not commonly associated with encopresis.

I. Blood in the stool is more indicative of other gastrointestinal conditions.

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