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sc00by25

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When you are the nurse taking the health history of a child, the historian is most likely going to be an adult. Which of the following questions would be the most important to ask before admitting or treating the child?
 
  a. What is the birth date of the child?
  b. Who is the legal guardian?
  c. What is your relationship to the child?
  d. What problems occurred during pregnancy?

Question 2

The parents ask the nurse to tell them if there is a cure for Down syndrome. The nurse will explain that:
 
  a. this condition can be cured by extensive plastic surgery
  b. there is no cure or specific medical treatment for Down syndrome
  c. there is a new chromosomal reduction method available in Europe
  d. mental retardation can be greatly reduced by teaching and training



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Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. When taking the health history of a child, the most important question to ask is not: What is the birth date of the child?
B Correct. When taking the health history of a child, the most important question to ask before admitting or treating the child after the child's name is: Who is the legal guardian?
C Incorrect. When taking the health history of a child, the most important question to ask is not: What is your relationship to the child?
D Incorrect. When taking the health history of a child, the most important question to ask is not: What problems occurred during pregnancy?

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. The condition cannot be cured by extensive plastic surgery. However, the visible stigma of DS, the uplifting almond-shaped eyes, enlarged tongue, and flat bridge of the nose can be altered with plastic surgery.
B Correct. There is no cure or specific medical treatment for Down syndrome.
C Incorrect. There is not a new chromosomal reduction method available in Europe. This is an incorrect statement.
D Incorrect. This is an incorrect statement. Early intervention can improve the degree of adaptive functioning and their future potential for employment and independent living.




sc00by25

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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