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RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 with NGN
RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 with NGN ( 67 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has a brain tumor. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Nightmares are common in children and may not be directly related to the brain tumor. While they should be addressed, they are not the priority in this case.
Hyperactivity can be a normal behavior in preschoolers. It may or may not be related to the brain tumor. Other symptoms should take precedence.
Pruritus (itching) is a common symptom that can have various causes, and it may not be directly related to the brain tumor. It should be addressed but is not the priority in this case.
Diplopia (double vision) can be a neurological symptom associated with increased
intracranial pressure or other complications related to a brain tumor. It is important to report this finding promptly to the provider for further evaluation and intervention.
A. Nightmares are common in children and may not be directly related to the brain tumor. While they should be addressed, they are not the priority in this case.
B. Hyperactivity can be a normal behavior in preschoolers. It may or may not be related to the brain tumor. Other symptoms should take precedence.
C. Pruritus (itching) is a common symptom that can have various causes, and it may not be directly related to the brain tumor. It should be addressed but is not the priority in this case.
D. Correct. Diplopia (double vision) can be a neurological symptom associated with increased
intracranial pressure or other complications related to a brain tumor. It is important to report this finding promptly to the provider for further evaluation and intervention.