A 4-year-old child experienced a traumatic head injury and is hospitalized for observation.The team is concerned that he may have motor deficits as a result and is monitoring his vital signs.Which level of care does this represent?

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Third-level (tertiary) medical care involves the need for hospitalization.At this point in the medical care continuum, serious concerns have arisen regarding involvement of the child's body system(s) and that additional body systems will be affected by primary or secondary causes associated with the child's illness.As in all other levels of medical care, caregiver education is provided.However, a greater level of responsibility for the child's recuperation is dependent on interventions provided by medical personnel.

A 4-Year-Old Child Experienced a Traumatic Head Injury and Is