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ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 New Questions
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A nurse is assessing a 5-month-old Infant who has had a seizure and high pitched crying with a high fever.
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The nurse anticipates the need for which diagnostic testing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Analysis of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF). This diagnostic test is indicated to evaluate for infections, bleeding, or inflammation within the central nervous system. It can help diagnose conditions such as meningitis or encephalitis. A CT scan (
A) is used for imaging the brain structure, an EEG (
B) is for assessing brain electrical activity, and a Blood C&S (
D) is for detecting bacterial infections in the bloodstream, none of which directly assess the CNS like CSF analysis does.
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