ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
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The nurse is monitoring a 7-year-old child post-surgical resection of a supratentorial (cerebral) brain tumor.
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Which vital sign finding indicates Cushing's triad?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Bradycardia, high blood pressure, irregular respirations. Cushing's triad is a classic sign of increased intracranial pressure. Bradycardia occurs due to increased intracranial pressure affecting the brainstem, high blood pressure is a compensatory response to maintain cerebral perfusion, and irregular respirations indicate brainstem compression.
Choices A, B, and D do not align with the classic presentation of Cushing's triad, making them incorrect.
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