NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PAEDIATRIC NURSING
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There is an increase in intracranial pressure, in the form of headaches, decreased consciousness, and vomiting, seizures and abnormal movements can occur. In what cases are the above symptoms present?
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Encephalitis
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Meningitis
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Epilepsy
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seizures
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Clinical correlates of raised ICP Pressure headaches are often described as throbbing or bursting and are exacerbated by any factors that further increase ICP such as coughing, sneezing, recumbency or exertion.
Detailed explanation-2: -The pain is exacerbated by movements that increase ICP, such as lying down, bending over, coughing, and/or the Valsalva maneuver. The headache may be accompanied by projectile vomiting as a result of increased pressure on the vomiting center in the medulla oblongata.
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