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    Ati nur2708 paediatrics final proctored exam

    The nurse is caring for a 5 year old child with meningitis. Which of the following signs or symptoms may indicate increased intracranial pressure in this child?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Fever and photophobia are common symptoms of meningitis but do not indicate increased ICP. B. Increased heart and respiratory rates are not specific signs of increased ICP. C. Headache and vomiting are classic signs of increased ICP in children with meningitis. D. A bulging anterior fontanelle may indicate increased ICP in infants, but this is not applicable to a 5-year-old.

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