WHAT IS THE INDICATION OF CEREBRAL INJURY IN INFANT?.

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Infant head lag after six months of age is a strong indication of Cerebral injury.The nurse should assess the shape and symmetry of infant’s head.The infant will need to be referred for further evaluation. Follow doctor orders and your facility policy and procedures.

Reference:Whaley and Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children.Pages 579 to 610.

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Published by edochie99

A Registered Nurse with over twenty years of hospital experience, an author with Masters Degree in Nursing,also Bachelor Degree in Nursing,graduated in 1996 from USC,University of Southern California.MSN in 2009 University of Phoenix.

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