A nurse is assisting a child who has multiple closed fractures of the lower extremities due to a motor-vehicle crash.
The nurse should monitor the child for which of the following complications during the first 24 hr after the injury occurred?

Choice A rationale

Pinpoint pupils are not a typical finding in an adolescent who has inhaled gasoline. Pinpoint pupils are more commonly associated with opioid use.

Choice B rationale

Hypothermia is not a typical finding in an adolescent who has inhaled gasoline. Inhalation of gasoline can cause central nervous system depression, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and ataxia.

Choice C rationale

Ataxia, or lack of muscle coordination, can occur after inhaling gasoline. The gasoline vapors can depress the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and ataxia.

Choice D rationale

Hyperactive reflexes are not a typical finding in an adolescent who has inhaled gasoline. Inhalation of gasoline can cause central nervous system depression, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and ataxia.

Choice A rationale

Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener used in place of sugar. However, it is not recommended for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) because it contains phenylalanine, an amino acid that individuals with PKU cannot metabolize properly.

Choice B rationale

Individuals with PKU are advised to avoid foods containing milk products. This is because milk and other

dairy products contain phenylalanine, which individuals with PKU cannot metabolize properly. Instead, they are advised to consume a diet low in protein and supplemented with a phenylalanine-free medical formula.

Choice C rationale

Increasing protein consumption is not recommended for individuals with PKU. This is because protein-rich foods often contain phenylalanine, an amino acid that individuals with PKU cannot metabolize properly.

Instead, they are advised to consume a diet low in protein and supplemented with a phenylalanine-free medical formula.

Choice D rationale

Limiting foods high in iron is not specifically related to the dietary management of PKU. Individuals with PKU primarily need to avoid foods high in phenylalanine.