When providing discharge teaching to the mother of a child with a slight head injury,which symptom should the nurse tell the parent to seek medical attention for immediately?
A) Sleepiness
B) Vomiting,even once
C) Headache,even if slight
D) Confusion or abnormal behaviour

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Medical attention should be sought if the child exhibits confusion or abnormal behaviour;loses consciousness;or has amnesia,fluid leaking from the nose or ears,blurred vision,or an unsteady gait.Sleepiness alone does not require evaluation.If the child is difficult to arouse from sleep,medical attention should be obtained.Vomiting more than three times also requires medical attention.Severe or worsening headache or one that interferes with sleep should be evaluated.

When Providing Discharge Teaching to the Mother of a Child