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Prepare for Aquifer Pediatrics Case 24 with this comprehensive 2026/ 2027 Pediatric Nursing Study Guide focused on a 2-year-old patient with altered mental status. Review pediatric assessment, neurological assessment, changes in level of consciousness, history taking, vital signs, differential considerations, diagnostic evaluation, laboratory findings, clinical reasoning, patient safety, emergency care principles, and appropriate pediatric nursing interventions. Strengthen your ability to recognize important clinical findings and apply systematic assessment and decision-making to pediatric scenarios. Ideal for pediatric nursing and healthcare students preparing for Aquifer cases, coursework, quizzes, assignments, assessments, and examinations. Includes practice questions and answers to reinforce learning and improve exam readiness. Get instant download access and strengthen your preparation for Aquifer Pediatrics Case 24.

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List your differential diagnosis for a two-year-old with acute onset altered mental status.


Infection (sepsis, meningitis, encephalitis)
Toxic ingestion
Trauma
seizure


Pneumonic for altered mental status (AEIOU TIPS)


Alcohol, ingested toxins
Epilepsy, encephalitis, endocrine, electrolytes
Infection (meningitis/sepsis)
Overdose, opiates, oxygen deprived
Uremia (renal failure)
Trauma, temperature
Insulin
Psychosis
Stroke, shock, space occupying lesions


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What should be the steps in your initial assessment? (Select the top five.)
The best options are indicated below. Your selections are indicated by the shaded boxes.


A. Obtain more history from the mother
B. Assess the patency of her airway
C. Observe for cyanosis or respiratory depression
D. Check the vital signs
E. Order a CT scan of the head
F. Check for evidence of circulatory compromise
G. Order a serum drug screen
H. Perform a complete neurological exam
I. Obtain a fingerstick glucose test


Do the ABCDs and check glucose level




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