Pediatric Cerebral Question

Pediatric Cerebral Question

 

1. Explain 5 priority nursing interventions to reduce the risk for injury in a child who is admitted with a known seizure disorder?

2. Differentiate between a generalized seizure and status epilepticus.  What is the difference in the management strategy for a child experiencing status epilepticus verses a generalized seizure?

3. What would the nurse include in parent teaching regarding immunizations for bacterial meningitis?

4. Describe the priority nursing interventions when assisting a provider in lumbar puncture for a child?  What teaching would the nurse provide to the family?

5. Compare and contrast the clinical manifestations of increased intracranial pressure in infants and children.