The patient is a 10-year-old child admitted to the emergency department after "huffing" gasoline.The physician suspects mild brain damage.What signs will the nurse teach the parents to observe for after they take the child home?

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"Huffing" gasoline can cause damage to the brain, and some signs of mild brain damage include slurred speech, memory loss, and personality changes. Therefore, the nurse should teach the parents to observe for these signs in the child after they take him/her home. The other options (B, C, D) are not typically associated with huffing gasoline or mild brain damage.

The Patient Is a 10-Year-Old Child Admitted to the Emergency