Author Question: The mother brings a 10-month-old child into the clinic due to an unusual rash that she has noted. In ... (Read 139 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The mother brings a 10-month-old child into the clinic due to an unusual rash that she has noted. In completing the history, the nurse should ask about:

1. The general health of the child.
2. Allergies.
3. Recent immunizations or medications.
4. All of the above.

Question 2

A nurse assessing a preadolescent child for scoliosis would:

a. Ask the child to bend forward at the waist, and then observe the child's back for asymmetry
b. Observe the gait while the child is walking forward heel to toe
c. Have the child flex the knees and look for uneven knee height
d. Look at the child's shoulders and hips while fully clothed

ecabral0 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. The general health history is needed at this time.
2. Allergies will help identify the cause of the rash.
3. Immunizations and medications can cause rashes, thus should be assessed.
4. All of the above should be included in assessing the child for dermatologic conditions.

Answer to Question 2

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The nurse looks at the back, as the child bends forward, for general body alignment and asymmetry.