ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
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A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline.
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Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Ataxia. Ataxia refers to lack of muscle coordination, which is a common finding in a patient with a neurological disorder such as cerebellar dysfunction. Pinpoint pupils (
A) are associated with opioid overdose, hyperactive reflexes (
C) are seen in conditions like hyperthyroidism or central nervous system injury, and hypothermia (
D) may indicate sepsis or hypothyroidism.
Therefore, by process of elimination, ataxia is the most likely finding in this scenario.
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