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During a head-to-toe assessment, the nurse assesses the patient's abdomen. Which area should the nurse assess next?
 
  a. Chest
  b. Arms
  c. Legs and feet
  d. Perineal area

Question 2

A nurse assessing a toddler should consider which finding abnormal?
 
  a. Lumbar lordosis
  b. Cyanotic nailbeds
  c. A protruding abdomen
  d. A convex lumbar curve



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Answer to Question 1

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When performing a head-to-toe assessment, the nurse begins with a neurological assessment, then assesses the skin, hair, head, and neck, including the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. The chest, back, arms, abdomen, perineal area, legs, and feet are examined in that order.

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Normal assessment findings in a toddler include lumbar lordosis (convex lumbar curve) and a protruding abdomen. Cyanotic nailbeds is an abnormal finding.





 

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