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Click to mark whether the following are signs and symptoms of cerebral edema, respiratory distress, or both.

A.

Course breath sounds

B.

Irritability

C.

Seizure activity

D.

Decreased level of consciousness

E.

Bradycardia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"B"},"B":{"answers":"C"},"C":{"answers":"A"},"D":{"answers":"C"},"E":{"answers":"A"}}

Coarse breath sounds are typically associated with respiratory distress, indicating fluid or secretions in the airways.

Irritability can be a sign of both cerebral edema and respiratory distress as it may stem from hypoxia or increased intracranial pressure.

Seizure activity is more specifically related to cerebral edema, which can increase intracranial pressure and provoke seizures.

Decreased level of consciousness can occur in both conditions: cerebral edema (due to increased intracranial pressure) and respiratory distress (due to hypoxia).

Bradycardia is more indicative of cerebral edema, especially when associated with increased intracranial pressure and resultant autonomic dysregulation.


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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Performing an arterial stick to obtain a PaO2 level is important for diagnostic purposes but does not address the immediate need to improve oxygenation.
B. Obtaining vital signs, including oxygen saturation, is important but should follow the initiation of oxygen therapy to address the immediate threat to the client’s respiratory status.
C. Starting oxygen at 2 liters nasal cannula is the highest priority intervention to immediately improve the client’s oxygenation status and address the acute symptoms of tachypnea and altered mental status.
D. Assessing pain level and last pain medication given is important but secondary to addressing the client's acute respiratory symptoms.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine is typically administered at 12-15 months of age, not at 2 months. It is part of the recommended immunization schedule but is not given during the 2-month visit.
B. Varicella vaccine is usually given at 12-15 months of age. It is essential for preventing chickenpox but is not included in the 2-month immunization schedule.
C. Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended starting at 12 months of age. It is not part of the immunizations administered at 2 months.
D. Hepatitis B vaccine is part of the routine immunization schedule for infants and is given at birth, 1-2 months, and 6-18 months. At the 2-month visit, it is appropriate to administer the second dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine if it was not given at 1 month.

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