ATI RN
ATINur2708 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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Adolescent with blunt trauma to the abdomen.
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A nurse is assessing an adolescent who experienced blunt trauma to the abdomen. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Blood pressure 89/50 mm Hg. A low blood pressure reading indicates hypovolemic shock from internal bleeding, which is life-threatening. The priority is to address and stabilize the patient's blood pressure to prevent further deterioration. Abdominal pain rated 4 on a scale of 0 to 10 (choice
B) is important but not as critical as managing hypovolemic shock. Heart rate of 72/min (choice
C) and respiratory rate of 20/min (choice
D) are within normal ranges and do not indicate immediate life-threatening conditions.
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