A nurse is assessing a child with a known VSD. The nurse ...

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A nurse is assessing a child with a known VSD. The nurse anticipates auscultating:
 
  1. A systolic thrill in the lower left sternal border.
   2. Wet lung sounds bilaterally.
   3. A diastolic thrill in the upper left sternal border.
   4. A diastolic wetness in the right sternal border.

Question 2

The home health nurse notices that several children in the household have brown mottling on their teeth. The nurse recognizes this mottled enamel as a condition known as __________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

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1. A thrill sound in the left sternal border will be heard because of where the valve is located.
2. The lung sounds should be clear.
3. A systolic thrill and lower left sternal border thrill will be noted.
4. A thrill sound in the left sternal border with diastolic sounds will be heard because of where the valve is located.

Answer to Question 2

Fluorosis
Excessive intake of fluoride will cause mottling of the enamel of children's teeth. Use of fluoride toothpaste in a small child is frequently the cause.

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