Submit a word document and use the drop box. Each statement is worth 4 points. Cite sources in APA format.
Head injuries among children are a common reason for physician visits, either in emergency departments or in general practices. Six hundred thousand children are seen in US emergency departments for evaluation of head injuries each year, and 250,000 are admitted to hospitals for additional treatment or observation. The admission rates for children with head injuries are 1.5-fold to twofold higher than that for the general adult population, but the attendance rate in emergency departments is several-fold higher among young children.
Determine the signs and symptoms of head injury in the pediatric patient.
Analyze what imaging modalities may be prescribed and the purpose.
Compare and contrast the difference in comprehensive nursing assessments between infants and older children/adolescents.
Describe at least 4 nursing interventions to monitor for a pediatric head injury.
Discuss and assess long term outcomes after a pediatric head injury; include collaborative care, challenges parents face & causes of parental inability to access services & possible cultural influences.
Ensure all sources are APA 7th edition 2019 or newer.
Submit a word document and use the drop box. Each statement is worth 4 points. C
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