Case Study: Pediatric Neurologic System

Abby is a 1-year-old female who presents after a reported seizure at day care.

Subjective Data

  • Fever for 1 hour
  • Eating and drinking normally per mother

Objective Data

  • Vital signs: T 40° C, HR 160, R 44, BP 104/68
  • Awake and alert
  • Skin hot to touch, otherwise normal physical examination

9. Question 1

How should the nurse respond to Abby’s mother when she asks if Abby has epilepsy?

10. Question 2

How should the nurse respond to Abby’s mothers question about brain damage?

11. Question 3

In this clinical situation what should the nurse do?


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