Author Question: The nurse assesses that a 5-year-old who is in Russell traction is holding his left elbow with the ... (Read 54 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse assesses that a 5-year-old who is in Russell traction is holding his left elbow with the right hand and seems to be in pain. The child will not use the left arm to reach for a toy or a glass of juice.

Based on these assessments, the nurse suspects the child has suffered: a. Muscle spasms
b. A pulled muscle
c. A dislocated elbow
d. Osteomyelitis

Question 2

Neural tube defects occur in the brain and spinal cord in the fetal period. When do these defects occur?

1. Within the first trimester
2. Within the first 6 weeks
3. When the egg is fertilized
4. Within the first 28 days after fertilization

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Dislocated elbows in children who are in traction are not uncommon. The injury occurs when the child uses a twisting motion of the lower arm and hand, which dislocates the radial head.

Answer to Question 2

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1. This answer is not specific enough.
2. This is outside of the range.
3. Development of the neural tube is minimal at this point.
4. Neural tube defects occur within the first 28 days of fertilization, before the woman knows that she is pregnant.