An 18 month old child is admitted with signs of increased intracranial pressure. What would the nurse observe when assessing this patient? Numbness of fingers and decreased temperature Increased pulse rate and decreased blood pressure Decrease level of consciousness and decreased respiratory rate Decreased level of consciousness and increased respiratory rate

An 18 month old child is admitted with signs of increased intracranial pressure. What would the nurse observe when assessing this patient? Numbness of fingers and decreased temperature Increased pulse rate and decreased blood pressure Decrease level of consciousness and decreased respiratory rate Decreased level of consciousness and increased respiratory rate

Case Studies In Health Information Management

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781337676908

Author:SCHNERING

Publisher:SCHNERING

Chapter1: Data Content, Structure, And Standards

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.2.4C

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