The ED Is Notified That a 6-Year-Old Is in Transit

Multiple Choice

The ED is notified that a 6-year-old is in transit with a suspected brain injury after being struck by a car. The child is unresponsive at this time, but vital signs are within acceptable limits. What will be the primary goal of initial therapy?

A) Promoting adequate circulation
B) Treating the childs increased ICP
C) Assessing secondary brain injury
D) Preserving brain homeostasis