ATI LPN Paediatrics nursing exam 5
ATI LPN Paediatrics nursing exam 5 ( 36 Questions)
A nurse is collecting data from a 4-month old infant who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Depressed anterior fontanel: A depressed fontanel is typically associated with dehydration, not meningitis.
High-pitched cry: A high-pitched cry is a classic symptom of meningitis in infants, often associated with increased ICP.
Constipation: Meningitis is more likely to cause irritability and feeding difficulties than constipation.
Presence of the rooting reflex: The rooting reflex is normal in a 4-month-old and does not specifically indicate meningitis.
A. Depressed anterior fontanel: A depressed fontanel is typically associated with dehydration, not meningitis.
B. High-pitched cry: A high-pitched cry is a classic symptom of meningitis in infants, often associated with increased ICP.
C. Constipation: Meningitis is more likely to cause irritability and feeding difficulties than constipation.
D. Presence of the rooting reflex: The rooting reflex is normal in a 4-month-old and does not specifically indicate meningitis.