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RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 with NGN
RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 with NGN ( 67 Questions)
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Pinpoint pupils are a characteristic sign of opioid overdose, not inhalation of gasoline.
Ataxia (lack of coordination) can be a neurological symptom associated with inhalation of gasoline or other volatile substances. These substances can affect the central nervous system and lead to impaired coordination.
Hyperactive reflexes are not a typical finding associated with inhalation of gasoline.This is more characteristic of conditions like hyperthyroidism or certain neurological disorders.
Hypothermia is not a typical finding associated with inhalation of gasoline. It is more likely to cause symptoms related to the central nervous system and respiratory system.
A. Pinpoint pupils are a characteristic sign of opioid overdose, not inhalation of gasoline.
B. Correct. Ataxia (lack of coordination) can be a neurological symptom associated with inhalation of gasoline or other volatile substances. These substances can affect the central nervous system and lead to impaired coordination.
C. Hyperactive reflexes are not a typical finding associated with inhalation of gasoline.
This is more characteristic of conditions like hyperthyroidism or certain neurological disorders.
D. Hypothermia is not a typical finding associated with inhalation of gasoline. It is more likely to cause symptoms related to the central nervous system and respiratory system.