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Jramos095

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A child has been cured of a retinoblastoma. When the parents ask how long monitoring for bone-related complications of radiation therapy should continue, which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  A.
  After 5 years, you can stop worrying about this.
  B.
  Cancers of the bone can occur up to 15 years later.
  C.
  Probably all complications will occur within 3 years.
  D.
  Radiation complications do not occur in bones.

Question 2

A nurse sees the term proptosis in a child's medical record. Which physical assessment does the nurse plan to incorporate into the child's exam based on this finding?
 
  A.
  Balance testing
  B.
  Hearing screen
  C.
  Visual acuity
  D.
  Strength testing


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owenfalvey

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

ANS: B
Osteosarcoma can occur as a consequence of radiation therapy up to 15 years later.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Proptosis is a downward displacement of the eyeball that can affect visual acuity and is frequently seen in children with rhabdomyosarcoma. The other assessments are not related.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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