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A nurse is assessing a child who has experienced a febrile seizure. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as the cause of the seizure?

Sudden rise in body temperature due to infection

Pooling of blood in a cerebral space

Structural brain lobe defect since birth

Trauma to the head or neck area causing a concussion

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Febrile seizures are most commonly triggered by a rapid increase in body temperature, typically due to an infection.

B. Pooling of blood in a cerebral space is associated with hemorrhagic conditions, not febrile seizures.

C. Structural brain defects are associated with epilepsy, not febrile seizures.

D. Trauma causing a concussion may lead to seizures but is not the cause of febrile seizures.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Counting backward from 20 to 1 is typically expected around age 8, not age 7.

B. Dressing and grooming independently are typically expected by age 5 to 6, not exclusive to school age.

C. Using tools like a screwdriver is more characteristic of older school-age children, not typical at age 6.

D. By age 6, children develop balance and coordination, allowing them to perform activities like jumping rope.

A. Guided imagery B. Activity C. Acetaminophen D. High protein diet E. Warm compress F. Opioids

Correct Answer is ["A","C","E"]

Explanation

A. Guided imagery can help preschoolers manage mild to moderate pain by promoting relaxation and distraction.

B. Engaging in activity may increase discomfort and should be limited during acute pain.

C. Acetaminophen is appropriate for managing mild to moderate pain in preschoolers.

D. A high-protein diet is important for overall healing but does not directly address acute pain.

E. Warm compresses can provide comfort and relieve musculoskeletal discomfort.

F. Opioids are typically reserved for severe pain and not the first-line treatment for preschoolers with mild to moderate pain.

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