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the nurse is caring for a child with a head injury. the nurse observes decerebrate posturing. what is the nurse's best action?

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Answer: The nurse should notify the primary healthcare provider, as a focused neurological examination will be a priority. Decerebrate posturing indicates damage in the diencephalon, midbrain, or pons or disruption of the corticospinal tracts.

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