A nurse is teaching about growth and development to a parent of a 12-year-old child.

The nurse should instruct the parent to expect the child to exhibit which of the following characteristics during early adolescence.

Choice A rationale

Pinpoint pupils are not a typical finding in an adolescent who has inhaled gasoline. Pinpoint pupils are more commonly associated with opioid use.

Choice B rationale

Hypothermia is not a typical finding in an adolescent who has inhaled gasoline. Inhalation of gasoline can cause central nervous system depression, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and ataxia.

Choice C rationale

Ataxia, or lack of muscle coordination, can occur after inhaling gasoline. The gasoline vapors can depress the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and ataxia.

Choice D rationale

Hyperactive reflexes are not a typical finding in an adolescent who has inhaled gasoline. Inhalation of gasoline can cause central nervous system depression, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and ataxia.

Choice A rationale

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial disease. Health care providers are required to report cases of pertussis to the local health department to help track and control the spread of the disease.

Choice B rationale

Placing the child in a protected environment for 48 hours is not a standard action for a child with pertussis. The child will need to be isolated until they have completed a full course of antibiotics to prevent spreading the infection.

Choice C rationale

Administering the pertussis vaccine is not typically done when a child is already infected. The vaccine is used for prevention, not treatment.

Choice D rationale

Restricting oral fluids to 500 mL per day is not a standard action for a child with pertussis. Adequate hydration is important for children with respiratory infections.