Asked by Briannagh Smith on May 22, 2024
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A 3-month-old infant dies shortly after arrival to the emergency department. The infant has subdural and retinal hemorrhages but no external signs of trauma. What should the nurse suspect?
A) Unintentional injury
B) Shaken-baby syndrome
C) Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
D) Congenital neurologic problem
Subdural Hemorrhages
Bleeding that occurs beneath the dura mater, one of the layers of tissue surrounding the brain, often due to trauma.
Shaken-Baby Syndrome
A serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant or toddler, which can lead to permanent brain damage or death.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
A sudden, unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant under one year old, often occurring during sleep, commonly referred to as crib death.
- Detect features of individuals potentially involved in child abuse and gain insight into the complexities surrounding the abuse of children.
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Rachel SilvaMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Shaken-baby syndrome causes internal bleeding but may have no external signs. Unintentional injury would not cause these injuries. SIDS and congenital neurologic problems would not appear this way.
Learning Objectives
- Detect features of individuals potentially involved in child abuse and gain insight into the complexities surrounding the abuse of children.