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mcmcdaniel

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A child with Prader-Willi syndrome has been hospitalized. Which assessment findings does the nurse expect with this syndrome?
 
  a. Nonverbal
  b. Insatiable hunger
  c. Abnormal, puppetlike gait
  d. Paroxysms of inappropriate laughter

Question 2

Parents of a child with hemophilia A ask the nurse, What is the deficiency with this disorder? Which correct response should the nurse make?
 
  a. Hemophilia A has a deficiency in red blood cells.
  b. Hemophilia A has a deficiency in platelets.
  c. Hemophilia A has a deficiency in factor IX.
  d. Hemophilia A has a deficiency in factor VIII.


raili21

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

ANS: B
Prader-Willi syndrome is characterized by insatiable hunger that can lead to morbid obesity in childhood. Abnormal, puppetlike gait, paroxysms of inappropriate laughter, and nonverbal are characteristics seen in Angelman syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Hemophilia A is deficient in factor VIII. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency shows low red blood cells (hemolytic anemia). Immunosuppression may be the cause of a deficient number of platelets. Hemophilia B is deficient in factor IX.


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