The nurse notes documentation that a child with meningitis is exhibiting a positive Kernig's sign. Which observation is a characteristic of this sign?

A. This statement indicates that the mother understands the purpose of giving pancreatic enzymes to her child with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis can cause pancreatic insufficiency, leading to difficulty digesting fats and other nutrients. Pancreatic enzymes help to supplement the deficient digestive enzymes, aiding in the digestion of fats and improving nutrient absorption.

B. Pancreatic enzyme capsules are typically meant to be swallowed whole, not chewed. Chewing the capsules could affect their effectiveness by prematurely releasing the enzymes in the mouth rather than in the stomach where they are needed for digestion.

C. While pancreatic enzymes can help with digestion and may indirectly reduce symptoms like nausea by improving nutrient absorption, their primary purpose is not to prevent nausea.

D. Pancreatic enzymes are usually taken with meals or snacks to aid in the digestion of food. The timing of pancreatic enzyme administration may vary depending on the child's eating schedule and the specific instructions provided by the healthcare provider, but taking them 2 hours before meals would not typically be recommended.

C. Cerebral palsy is a chronic condition that affects muscle control and movement. It is caused by damage to or abnormal development of the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture. This damage can occur before, during, or shortly after birth, and it results in difficulties with muscle coordination, balance, and motor skills.

A. Cerebral palsy is not caused by an infectious agent; it is a non-progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, posture, and muscle coordination. It is primarily caused by abnormal development or damage to the brain before, during, or shortly after birth, rather than by an infectious disease.

B. Cerebral palsy is not caused by inflammation of the brain due to a viral illness. While viral illnesses can lead to complications, such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), cerebral palsy itself is not caused by inflammation but rather by neurological damage or abnormal development.

D. Cerebral palsy primarily affects movement and muscle control but it does not necessarily result in intellectual disability. Intellectual disability can occur in some cases of cerebral palsy, but it is not a defining characteristic of the condition.