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audragclark

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The nurse assesses white pinpoint pimples on the nose and chin of a neonate. The nurse identifies this as:
 
  a. Lanugo
  b. Icterus neonatorum
  c. Milia
  d. A Mongolian spot

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes acute pain?
 
  a. discomfort lasting 3 to 5 days and due to a specific cause such as surgery or injury
  b. discomfort that comes on suddenly and lasts less than 8 hours
  c. a sharp hurting in a specific location that comes and goes suddenly
  d. any hurting that is not considered long-lasting by the individual experiencing it



komodo7

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Answer to Question 1

C
The small white spots on a neonate's nose and chin are small pimple-like areas caused by clogged sebaceous glands and will disappear in a few weeks.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct: Acute pain is characterized as generally lasting 3 to 5 days and is attributed to a specific cause such as surgery or an injury.
B Incorrect: Acute pain is not characterized by coming on suddenly and lasting less than 8 hours.
C Incorrect: Acute pain is not defined as a sharp hurting in a specific location
D Incorrect: Acute pain is not defined as any hurting that is not perceived as being long lasting.



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