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yoroshambo

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An accurate cultural assessment during a physical exam by the practitioner would include being knowledgeable about which of the following developmental characteristics of African American girls?
 
  1. Breast development starts earlier than in girls of other cultures.
   2. Native tongue language is always spoken among family members.
   3. African American girls reach puberty by age 10.
   4. Adipose tissue decreases at the onset of puberty.

Question 2

A child with a known neuroblastoma begins vomiting uncontrollably. The nurse assesses the child's _____ for signs of increased intracranial pressure.
 
  1. Pupils and hand grasps
   2. Intake and output
   3. Respiratory rate
   4. Verbal responses



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 Breast development starts in African American girls earlier than in girls of other cultures.
2. African American girls speak English.
3. Breast development may begin earlier, but full puberty does not occur at this age.
4. Adipose tissue may increase in some girls that are African American.

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1. Sluggish and dilated pupils along with weakened hand grasps are an indication of increased ICP.
2. Intake and output are not a concern at this time.
3. The child's respiratory rate should be assessed, but it is not the priority at this time.
4. Verbal responses can be assessed, but it is not the priority at this time.




yoroshambo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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