What is an important nursing instruction to a caregiver before discharge when a toddler has a seemingly trivial injury from a fall?
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Correct answer: Watch for neurologic changes and return if they appear
Caregivers should monitor for specific neurologic changes like vomiting or confusion after a head injury in children.
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