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What should a nurse due when a child has nuchal rigidity and fever?
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What is nuchal rigidity and fever?
Nuchal rigidity means that the back of the neck is stiff . The person can not bend their head forward. This is often a sign of meningitis. The fever also gives a clue to an infection as it goes with the other sign. The rigidity can be seem with hemorrhage in the meninges and could be found in an accident victim.
A 14-year-old boy has just been admitted with symptoms of meningitis nuchal rigidity fever vomiting and lethargy The nurse knows to expect to prepare for the following test?
Prepare for lumbar puncture
Should a child have a low grade fever for 5 days?
No.
How high does the temperature have to be to not be at school?
If a child even has a slight fever of 99 degrees, they should not go to school. If a child has a fever, they are contagious and should not be around other children to spread whatever it is they have.
Has anyone ever heard of a child having a fever for more than 20 days?
No. If your child still has a fever after that long, they should be taken to a doctor.
Your child is running a fever of 100.5 and he has impetigo can that be serious?
A child with a fever of 100.5 and impetigo should be treated immediately, as it can be a sign of the disease getting worse.
What happen if a child as a fever and not eat and only want to drink?
You should take the child to the ER.
Should a child go to school with a temperature of 101.8?
No. The child is running a fever. If it stays that high or goes higher, a doctor should be consulted.
What temperature in a child should you call my dr?
It depends on the age of the child. For a baby (1 - 12 month) any fever should be reproted to a doctor.Usually, a fever above 38,5°C requiers vigilance and medical advice. A fever above 39,5°C is pontentially a vital threat.
If your child has a fever and is on anti biotics how long should you wait to take her to the doctor?
3 days
What should you do for a 3 year old with fever and swelling of the eyes?
You should take the child to see a doctor as soon as you possibly can.
If your baby does not have a fever but feels warm what should you do?
If the baby is not having fever, but he is still feeling warm ,sensible parents should cover their child with warm clothes in order to prevent him from further diseases.
