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After a 4-year-old child falls off a bicycle and sustains head trauma, a nurse in the emergency department is monitoring for signs of increased intracranial pressure. Which symptoms or signs should cause concern?

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Correct Incorrect Frequent vomiting can be an early indication of increased intracranial pressure and demands urgent medical evaluation.

After a 4-year-old child falls off a bicycle and sustains head trauma, a nurse in the emergency department is monitoring for signs of increased intracranial pressure. Which symptoms or signs should cause concern?

  • Bulging anterior fontanel
  • Repeated vomiting
  • Signs of sleepiness at 10 PM
  • Inability to read short words from a distance of 18 inches
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