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jace

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Children with cystic fibrosis should be frequently checked for:
 
  1. Hypernatremia.
   2. Hypocalcemia.
   3. Hyponatremia.
   4. Hypercalcemia.

Question 2

The school nurse is screening children for scoliosis. Identify the age range that is most at risk for developing the disease.
 
  1. 12 year olds
   2. 2 year olds
   3. 5 year olds
   4. 18 year olds



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1. High sodium is not an issue in children with cystic fibrosis.
2. Low calcium levels are not an issue for children with cystic fibrosis.
3. The lack of sodium is noted in children with this diagnosis.
4. High calcium levels are not common in children with cystic fibrosis.

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1. The increased rate of growth during this period has the higher incidence of scoliosis.
2. There is a very low incidence of scoliosis at this age.
3. There is a low incidence of scoliosis at this age because the rate of growth has slowed.
4. After puberty, the rate of growth has slowed, thus decreasing the chance for scoliosis.



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