Question

A 6-year-old boy presents with a high fever, a headache, and a stiff neck. He is conscious, but is not acting as a normal 6-year-old boy should. His mother told you that he vomited once before your arrival. You should be MOST concerned with:
A: the potential for a febrile seizure.
B: performing a secondary assessment at the scene.
C: treating him for severe dehydration.
D: the risk of permanent neurological damage.

Answer 1

D. The risk of permanent neurological damage