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ec501234

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Various techniques are used by the nurse when performing a physical assessment. One of these techniques is percussion. Percussion is used to determine:
 
  a. sounds for auscultation.
  b. data about physical features.
  c. changes in structural integrity.
  d. density of underlying tissue.

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A nurse is caring for a neonate who is 22 inches in height. The nurse explains to the neonate's mother that by 1 year, the infant's expected height will be:
 
  a. 29 inches.
  b. 33 inches.
  c. 44 inches.
  d. 56 inches.


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zacnyjessica

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
The sounds indicate the density of the underlying tissue.

Answer to Question 2

B
Height increases by about 1 inch per month for the first 6 months. By 12 months of age the infant's birth length has increased about 50.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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