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jrubin

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The nurse asks a nursing student if any systemic signs and symptoms were present when assessing a 5-year-old client. Which answer would demonstrate that the nursing student understood?
 
  1. Itchy, red rash
   2. Vesicles present
   3. Fever and headache
   4. Blistering

Question 2

The nurse providing instructions to an adolescent who has been fitted with a Milwaukee brace would suggest:
 
  a. Wearing the brace directly against the skin
  b. Wearing the brace over regular clothing
  c. Wearing the brace over a T-shirt 23 hours per day
  d. Removing the brace before sleeping


dlook33

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. A rash is not a systemic sign.
2. Vesicles are not a systemic sign.
3. Systemic signs and symptoms include fever, headache, decreased responsiveness, and pain.
4. Blistering is not a systemic reaction.

Answer to Question 2

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A Milwaukee brace is worn approximately 23 hours per day over a T-shirt that protects the skin. Some experts believe the same therapeutic outcome will occur with only 16 hours of wear per day.


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jrubin

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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