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yoroshambo

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When a school-aged child has a malocclusion, the parents need to:
 
  a. advise the school nurse c. take the child to an orthodontist
  b. do nothing, as this will be outgrown d. take the child to the pediatrician

Question 2

The nurse caring for a child with acute lymphocytic leukemia is aware that once chemotherapy begins, there is a release of purines from the destroyed leukemic lymphoblasts, which can lead to which of the following problems?
 
  a. tumor lysis syndrome c. altered mental states
  b. metastasis to the lungs d. gout



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Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect: A malocclusion requires an evaluation by an orthodontist because braces may be needed.
B Incorrect: A malocclusion requires an evaluation by an orthodontist. The child will not outgrow it.
C Correct: When a school-aged child has a malocclusion, the parents need to take the child to an orthodontist.
D Incorrect: A malocclusion requires an evaluation by an orthodontist, not a pediatrician, since it is a dental problem.

Answer to Question 2

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A Correct. For a child with ALL, once chemotherapy begins, there is a release of purines from the destroyed leukemic lymphoblasts, which can lead to tumor lysis syndrome.
B Incorrect. For a child with ALL, once chemotherapy begins, there is a release of purines from the destroyed leukemic lymphoblasts, which does not lead to metastasis to the lungs.
C Incorrect. For a child with ALL, once chemotherapy begins, there is a release of purines from the destroyed leukemic lymphoblasts, which does not lead to altered mental states.
D Incorrect. For a child with ALL, once chemotherapy begins, there is a release of purines from the destroyed leukemic lymphoblasts, which does not lead to gout.



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