The nurse should recommend medical attention if a child with a slight head injury experiences which of the following?

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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.

The Nurse Should Recommend Medical Attention If a Child with a Slight