RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1172 of 2368

A child has acute sinusitis. Which change should the nurse report because it could mean the infection spread to the brain?

  1. A change in neurological status
  2. Thick yellow nasal discharge
  3. Pain in the teeth
  4. Fullness in the ears
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Correct answer: A change in neurological status

Neurological changes can signal spread of sinus infection to the brain. The other findings are common with sinusitis.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026