Author Question: The nurse is caring for a child with LeggCalvPerthes disease. Which clinical manifestation would ... (Read 40 times)

Starlight · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is caring for a child with LeggCalvPerthes disease. Which clinical manifestation would likely have been seen in this child?

A) Difficulty standing and walking
B) Inflammation of the joints
C) Poor posture and malformed vertebrae
D) Pain in the groin and a limp

Question 2

A child with muscular dystrophy has developed kyphosis. What should the nurse emphasize when teaching the parents of this child?

A) Prevent falling when attempting to stand
B) Expect a decrease in cognitive abilities
C) Be alert for the possibility of respiratory infection
D) Prevent gaining excess weight