Author Question: Deandra is a 3 year old with a mild form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta. She is coming to the pediatric ... (Read 72 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Deandra is a 3 year old with a mild form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta. She is coming to the pediatric clinic for a routine checkup. The nurse knows that Deandra's bowing legs are a result of:

1. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
2. A previous broken femur.
3. Microfractures of the femoral head.
4. Growth plate deformities.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that hemoglobin of _________ g/dL is the criterion for the diagnosis of anemia.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

mceravolo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. The femoral epiphysis does not dislocate.
2. Previous breaks do not cause the bowing of the legs.
3. The microfractures will cause pain, but not bowing.
4. Injuries to the growth plate will increase the chance for bowing of the legs.

Answer to Question 2

10 g/dL
The finding of hemoglobin less than 10g/dL is diagnostic for anemia.