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darbym82

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The nurse is assessing children in a pediatric clinic. Which statement is true regarding the measurement of blood pressure in children?
 
  a. Blood pressure guidelines for children are based on age.
  b. Phase II Korotkoff sounds are the best indicator of systolic blood pressure in children.
  c. Using a Doppler device is recommended for accurate blood pressure measurements until adolescence.
  d. The disappearance of phase V Korotkoff sounds can be used for the diastolic reading in children.

Question 2

In a patient with acromegaly, the nurse will expect to discover which assessment findings?
 
  a. Heavy, flattened facial features
  b. Growth retardation and a delayed onset of puberty
  c. Overgrowth of bone in the face, head, hands, and feet
  d. Increased height and weight and delayed sexual development


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Jossy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The disappearance of phase V Korotkoff sounds can be used for the diastolic reading in children, as well as in adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Excessive secretions of growth hormone in adulthood after normal completion of body growth causes an overgrowth of the bones in the face, head, hands, and feet but no change in height.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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