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stephzh

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The nurse understands that a difference in the child's skeletal system as compared to an adult's is:
 
  a. The thick periosteum assists in repair of fractures
  b. Growth is not affected by fractures
  c. Bone overgrowth in healing fractures is uncommon
  d. The child's bones are less porous than an adult's bones

Question 2

Identify the false statement about bacterial meningitis.
 
  1. Bacterial meningitis can be fatal if not treated.
   2. Bacterial meningitis can spread quickly.
   3. Bacterial meningitis cannot be effectively treated with antibiotics.
   4. Bacterial meningitis can cause hearing loss in children.



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Answer to Question 1

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Thick, rich periosteum assists in rapid repair of a fracture in a child. Children's fractures can result in overgrowth. The child's bones are more porous and less dense than an adult's bones.

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1. The illness can cause death if not treated.
2. The illness can spread quickly and be fatal without treatment.
3. Antibiotic therapy can stop the progression of the illness.
4. Because of the bacteria, the illness attacks the ear drum, creating hearing loss in children if not treated early.




stephzh

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


Viet Thy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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