. A nurse is caring for a child who is taking mannitol for

cerebral edema. Which of the following adverse effects should

the nurse monitor the child for and report to the provider?

A. Bradycardia

B. Weight loss

C. Confusion

D. Constipation

64a

5. A. Tachycardia is an adverse effect of mannitol.

B. Weight gain due to urinary retention is an adverseeffect of mannitol.

C. CORRECT: The nurse should monitor the child forincreased

confusion and report this adverse effect to the provider. This could be an

indication of electrolyte imbalance. D. Diarrhea is an adverse effect of

mannitol.

64b

Chapter 15 Cognitive and Sensory Impairments

1. A nurse is planning to perform a peripheral vision test on a child. Which

of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Place the child 10 feet

away from a Snellen chart.

B. Show a set of cards to the child one at a time.

C. Cover the child's eye while performing the test on

the other eye.

D. Have the child focus on an object while performing

the test.

65a

1. A. T he nurse should place the child 10 feet away from a Snellen chart when performing

a visual acuity test.

B. T he nurse should show a set of cards to the child one at a time when performing

a color test.

C. T he nurse should cover the child's eye whileperforming the test on the other eye

when performing a cover test. D. CORRECT: When performing a peripheral vision test,

the nurse asks the child to focus on an object while bringing a pencil into the child's

peripheral vision.

65b

2. A nurse is teaching a group of parents about possible

manifestations of Down syndrome. Which of the following

findings should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all

that apply.)

A. A large head with bulging fontanels

B. Larger ears that are set back

C. Protruding abdomen