A 3-year-old child is hospitalized after a submersion injury.The child's mother complains to the nurse,"This seems unnecessary when he is perfectly fine." What is the basis for the nurses' response?
A) Supplemental oxygen is required after submersion injuries.
B) Hospitalization is probably not required.
C) Complications can occur after a submersion injury.
D) Observation is required for possible central nervous system problems.

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All children who have a submersion injury experience should be admitted to the hospital for observation.The nurse should clarify that different complications can occur up to 24 hours later and that observations are necessary.Although many children do not appear to suffer adverse effects from the event,complications such as respiratory compromise and cerebral edema may occur 24 hours after the incident.The child may or may not require additional oxygen.

A 3-Year-Old Child Is Hospitalized After a Submersion Injury