ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
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An 11-month-old infant
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A nurse is assessing an 11-month-old infant. Which of the following manifestations is associated with a CNS infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Bulging fontanel. In infants, a bulging fontanel can be a sign of increased intracranial pressure, which is commonly associated with CNS infections like meningitis. The fontanel bulges due to the accumulation of fluid in the brain. Oliguria (
A) relates to kidney function, not CNS infection. Negative Brudzinski sign (
B) is not typically seen in infants with CNS infections as it is a sign of meningeal irritation. Jaundice (
D) is a symptom of liver dysfunction, not specific to CNS infections.
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