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Child Health
문제
A 7-year-old child with a newly diagnosed medulloepithelioma is scheduled for surgical resection. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority in the immediate preoperative period?
1Administer prescribed antiemetic medications to prevent nausea and vomiting
2Assess and document baseline neurological status including level of consciousness, pupil response, motor strength, and coordination✓ 정답
3Provide age-appropriate education about the surgical procedure to reduce anxiety
4Ensure the child maintains NPO status for at least 8 hours before surgery
해설
Establishing baseline neurological assessment is critical before brain tumor surgery to enable postoperative comparison and early detection of complications.