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chads108

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In the normal newborn, how does the infant's head circumference compare to that of the chest?
 
  a. They are equal.
  b. The head is 2 to 3 centimeters larger than the chest circumference.
  c. The head is 4 to 5 centimeters smaller than the chest circumference.
  d. The head is 5 to 6 centimeters larger than the chest circumference.

Question 2

Clients with diverticulitis will frequently complain of abdominal pain located in which area of the abdomen?
 
  a. generalized c. right lower side
  b. left lower side d. umbilicus area



Missbam101

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Answer to Question 1

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The infant's head circumference is between 13 and 14 inches (33 to 35 cm), and the chest circumference is 12 to 13 inches (30 to 33 cm). The head circumference is 2 to 3 cm (0.78 to 1.17 inches) larger than the chest circumference.

Answer to Question 2

B
Diverticulosis is usually asymptomatic; if bleeding or perforation of diverticula occurs or an abscess forms, surgical treatment consists of resection of the affected portion of colon or creation of a colostomy. When a client complains of left lower abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, anorexia, or nausea, diverticulitis is suspected and the client is treated with anti-infectives, analgesics, and colon resection.



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