« previous next »

Author Question: A mother has reported that her 18 month old has a lump on the abdominal area. She has noticed the ... (Read 69 times)

Pineapplelove6

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jun 27, 2018
A mother has reported that her 18 month old has a lump on the abdominal area. She has noticed the lump while changing her daughter's diaper. A nurse should assess by using which measure(s)?
 
  1. An abdominal circumference
   2. Palpation and an abdominal circumference
   3. Assessing the child's pain when the area is palpated
   4. Assessing pain, palpation, and an abdominal circumference

Question 2

Obese adolescents are at an increased risk for developing all of the following except:
 
  1. Type 1 diabetes.
   2. Gastro esophageal reflux.
   3. Sleep apnea.
   4. Hyperlipidemia.


sarahccccc

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

4
Feedback
1. Palpation and pain assessment should also be conducted for a thorough exam.
2. A pain assessment is needed for the child.
3. An abdominal circumference should be performed.
4. Assessing pain, palpating, and measuring the abdominal circumference will aid in the nursing process for the child.

Answer to Question 2

1
Feedback
1. Type 1 diabetes is not caused by obesity. Type 2 is caused by obesity.
2. Reflux is a common issue in individuals who are obese.
3. Sleep apnea occurs in obese individuals.
4. Hyperlipidemia can occur in obese adolescents because of fatty food choices.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

circulation of abdominal organs circulation of abdominal organs
Locations of Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, and Associated Areas Involved in Language Deficits Locations of Broca’s Area, Wernicke’s Area, and Associated Areas Involved in Language Deficits
Increase in Surface Area by Mechanical Weathering Increase in Surface Area by Mechanical Weathering
Pediatric Nomogram Used for Determining Body Surface Area Pediatric Nomogram Used for Determining Body Surface Area
Victims of police-reported intimate partner violence 2017 to 2018 Victims of police-reported intimate partner violence 2017 to 2018
Mother’s Day Mother’s Day
Video: Exocytosis - secretion

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library