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vicky

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When assessing a child for slipped capital femoral epiphysis, what would the nurse identify as possible risk factors? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) Age younger than 8 years
  B) African American ethnicity
  C) History of cystic fibrosis
  D) Excessive activity
  E) Obesity

Question 2

What finding would lead the nurse to suspect that a child is beginning to develop increased intracranial pressure?
 
  A) Bradycardia
  B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
  C) Fixed, dilated pupils
  D) Projectile vomiting


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, E
Risk factors associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis include age between 9 and 16 years, African American race, sedentary lifestyle, and being overweight or obese. A history of cystic fibrosis may contribute to rickets.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Projectile vomiting is an early sign of increased intracranial pressure. Bradycardia, Cheyne-Stokes respirations, and fixed dilated pupils are late signs of increased intracranial pressure.


vicky

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

Mochi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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