This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The mother of a 1-month-old infant states to the examining nurse, There is something wrong with my ... (Read 30 times)

aabwk4

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 593
The mother of a 1-month-old infant states to the examining nurse, There is something wrong with my baby's eyes. She seems to be cross-eyed. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  a. I will need to perform a thorough eye examination.
  b. This is not uncommon in infants in their first 2 months of life.
  c. Please try not to overreact. You are new parents and there is much for you to learn.
  d. I will report your concerns to the pediatrician.

Question 2

An older adult's fingernails appear concave and spoon shaped. The nurse associates this observation with:
 
  a. Normal finding in older adults
  b. Chronic lung disease
  c. An iron deficiency
  d. Chronic heart disease



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

tennis14576

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Answer to Question 1

B
The most appropriate response by the nurse is to first reassure the parents that this may be normal. Strabismus (crossed-eye) is a condition in which one or both eyes deviate from the object they are looking at. It is normal during the first 1 to 2 months of life. After that, it may be caused by weak intraocular muscles or a lesion on the oculomotor nerve. As this infant is 1 month old, it may be a normal finding. After the nurse offers reassurance, she can then proceed to the eye exam and if any abnormalities are noted, these would be reported to the pediatrician. It is inappropriate to tell new parents not to overreact, as this may make them reluctant to report future findings.

Answer to Question 2

C
A change in nail shape may indicate underlying disease. Spoon-shaped nails may result from iron deficiency. In chronic lung disease, clubbing of the nails may be present due to chronic hypoxia. In heart disease, changes occur with delayed capillary refill time. Spoon-shaped nails are not part of a normal aging process and should be evaluated in the older adult.




aabwk4

  • Member
  • Posts: 593
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


momolu

  • Member
  • Posts: 320
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library