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CharlieWard

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The nurse is instructing a new parent on the proper positioning of the infant car seat will explain that the infant or child may be positioned forward facing in an automobile at what weight?
 
  a. 6 kg (12 lb)
  b. 7.5 kg (15 lb)
  c. 9 kg (20 lb)
  d. 10 kg (22 lb)

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The nurse notes ptosis in a patient who just arrived in the emergency department. The nurse quickly triages the patient because she knows that this finding, along with other symptoms, might suggest:
 
  a. Hyperthyroidism
  b. Stroke
  c. Glaucoma
  d. Macular degeneration



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CharlieArnold

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Answer to Question 1

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Positioning of the car seat is based on body weight and age. At 9 kg (20 lb), the infant or child 12 months or older may be placed in a forward-facing child seat.

Answer to Question 2

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Ptosis, or drooping of the eyelid, may be seen in a patient who experienced Bell's palsy or a stroke. Exophthalmos is associated with hyperthyroidism. Mydriasis may be seen with glaucoma. Macular degeneration has no outward signs.




CharlieWard

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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