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bcretired

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Care for an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta should include
 
  1. support of the trunk and extremitieswhen moving.
  2. traction care.
  3. cast care.
  4. postop spinal-surgery care.

Question 2

A nurse notes blue sclerae during a newborn assessment. The infant should be checked for
 
  1. Marfan syndrome.
  2. achondroplasia.
  3. osteogenesis imperfecta.
  4. muscular dystrophy.


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mjenn52

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer:1
Rationale: With osteogenesis imperfecta,nursing care focuses on preventing fractures.Because the bones are fragile,the entire body must be supported when the child is moved. Traction,casts,and spinal surgery are not routinely done for osteogenesis.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:3
Rationale:Clinical manifestations of osteogenesis imperfecta include blue sclerae. This is not present in Marfan syndrome,achondroplasia,or muscular dystrophy.


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

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