ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
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A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a preschool-age child who has acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning.
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Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should expect hyperpyrexia (extremely high fever) because it indicates a severe infection or inflammatory response in the body. This is a critical sign that requires immediate intervention to prevent complications. Neck vein distention (
A) could indicate fluid overload, polyuria (
B) is excessive urination which may be present in conditions like diabetes, and jaundice (
C) is a sign of liver dysfunction. These symptoms are not directly related to a severe infection or inflammatory response, unlike hyperpyrexia.
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