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

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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.

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Murrr4er [49] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-11T18:07:24+03:00

Murrr4er [49]3 years ago

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D. The risk of permanent neurological damage