While performing an oral assessment on a school-age child, which ...

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While performing an oral assessment on a school-age child, which of the following would not be an expected finding?
 
  1. Loose or missing teeth
   2. Wisdom teeth
   3. Orthodontic treatment
   4. New adult teeth

Question 2

A child with the diagnosis of a neurofibromatosis requires which of the following nursing interventions? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Blood pressure check
   2. Scoliosis screen
   3. Maintain a growth grid
   4. Skin exam
   5. Daily weight checks

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Answer to Question 1

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1. School-age children will be losing teeth and starting to have adult teeth come in.
2. Wisdom teeth do not emerge this early in development. That would be an assessment finding for late teens.
3. Orthodontic treatment may begin or be in process for school-age children.
4. School-age children will be losing teeth and starting to have adult teeth come in.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Blood pressure checks are needed at least yearly because of a high incidence of hypertension.
2. Screen should be conducted at every visit because of the high incidence of scoliosis.
3. A growth grid will enable accurate measurements for the child.
4. Skin exams are needed to inspect for caf au lait spots.
5. Head circumference should be done at every visit in order to make sure that growth is occurring.
6. Weight checks only need to be done on medical visits, not daily.