The parents of a preschool child ask the nurse why their child ...

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The parents of a preschool child ask the nurse why their child needs to have her eyes tested.
 
   The nurse explains that although evaluating the visual acuity in a young child can be difficult, the American Academy of Pediatric recommends that visual acuity testing be assessed on all children beginning no later than age _________ years. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A true statement describing the differences in the pediatric genitourinary system compared with the adult genitourinary system is that
 
  a. The young infant's kidneys can more effectively concentrate urine than an adult's
  kidneys.
  b. After 6 years of age, kidney function is nearly like that of an adult.
  c. Unlike adults, most children do not regain normal kidney function after acute
  renal failure.
  d. Young children have shorter urethras, which can predispose them to UTIs.

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Answer to Question 1

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The American Academy of Pediatric recommends that visual acuity testing be assessed on
all children beginning no later than age 3 years. Tools available for testing the visual acuity
of preschool children include Lea cards, tumbling Es, and the HOTV chart.

Answer to Question 2

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A The young infant's kidneys cannot concentrate urine as efficiently as those of
older children and adults because the loops of Henle are not yet long enough to
reach the inner medulla, where concentration and reabsorption occur.
B By 6 to 12 months of age, kidney function is nearly like that of an adult.
C Unlike adults, most children with acute renal failure regain normal function.
D Young children have shorter urethras, which can predispose them to UTIs.

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