CCRN Critical Care Nursing

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Roy, a 12-month-old child, developed Reye Syndrome. His mother asks the nurse to define the illness. The nurse’s best initial response must be that it is:

linked to genetic disorder.
an infection caused by bacteria
an idiopathic disorder
an illness primarily affecting the infant’s brain.

Explanation

Answer: D - This is an honest response which forms the basis for the rest of the teaching, it will be more complex as parents progress in understanding the disorder. The disorder is not caused by a bacteria or a genetic disorder.

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