A nurse is reinforcing with a group of caregivers about the risk factors for seizures. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in her teaching? (Select 3 that apply)
Febrile episode
Low Blood lead levels
Sodium imbalance
Presence of diphtheria
Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer : A,C,E
A. Febrile episode: Fever is a common trigger for febrile seizures in children, especially between 6 months and 5 years.
B. Low blood lead levels: Elevated, not low, blood lead levels can increase the risk of seizures due to neurotoxicity.
C. Sodium imbalance: Both hyponatremia and hypernatremia can cause seizures by disrupting neuronal function.
D. Presence of diphtheria: Diphtheria does not directly increase the risk of seizures. Neurological complications are rare and secondary.
E. Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar levels deprive the brain of energy, which can lead to seizures.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. "Get the child tested for Reye's syndrome if the child exhibits fever, vomiting, and lethargy.": While these are symptoms of Reye's syndrome, prevention focuses on avoiding triggers like salicylates during viral illnesses, not merely recognizing symptoms.
B. "Use aspirin instead of acetaminophen for children with viral illness.": Aspirin increases the risk of Reye's syndrome in children with viral illnesses.
C. "Advise parents to have their children immunized against Reye's syndrome.": There is no vaccine for Reye's syndrome; prevention relies on avoiding salicylate use during viral infections.
D. "Avoid giving salicylate-containing medications to a child who has a viral syndrome.": Salicylates, such as aspirin, are the primary risk factor for Reye's syndrome, so avoidance is critical.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. CBC: A CBC can indicate infection (elevated white blood cell count), but it is not specific for meningitis.
B. Urinalysis: Urinalysis is not relevant for diagnosing meningitis.
C. CT scan: A CT scan can detect complications like increased intracranial pressure but does not diagnose meningitis directly.
D. Lumbar puncture: A lumbar puncture allows direct analysis of CSF for glucose, protein, white blood cells, and organisms, which is definitive for diagnosing meningitis.