The nurse is caring for a child with meningitis.What acute complications of meningitis should the nurse continuously assess the child for?
A) Seizures
B) Cerebral palsy
C) Cerebral edema
D) Hydrocephalus
E) Cognitive impairments

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Acute complications of meningitis include syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH),subdural effusions,seizures,cerebral edema and herniation,and hydrocephalus.Long-term complications include cerebral palsy,cognitive impairments,learning disorder,attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,and seizures.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Child with Meningitis