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MirandaLo

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The client's chart indicates genu varum. What does the nurse understand this to mean?
 
  a. Bow-legged
  b. Fluid accumulation
  c. Knock-kneed
  d. Spinal curvature

Question 2

The nurse knows that hematopoiesis occurs in what part of the musculoskeletal system?
 
  a. Cancellous tissue
  b. Collagen matrix
  c. Red marrow
  d. Yellow marrow



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Genu varum is a bow-legged deformity. A fluid accumulation is an effusion. Genu valgum is knock-kneed. A spinal curvature could be kyphosis or lordosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Hematopoiesis occurs in the red marrow, which is part of the cancellous tissues containing both types of bone marrow.



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