The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is performing a well child examination on a school-age child who has a history of cancer treated with cranial irradiation. What will the nurse practitioner monitor in this child?

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Cranial irradiation in children can lead to leukoencephalopathy, a condition affecting the white matter of the brain. Monitoring for cognitive and neurological effects is important in these patients.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Is Performing a Well