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The pediatric nurse examining the eyes of a 12-year-old child notes that the child displays a rapid irregular involuntary eye movement.
 
  The nurse is aware that this condition, known as ___________ is caused by a disorder of the central nervous system that may be congenital or acquired.
 
 
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The nurse has received report and is preparing to make morning rounds. Which of the following clients should the nurse check on first?
 
  A) the newborn being treated with phototherapy using a BiliBlanket B) the first-day postoperative cesarean client who has an IV antibiotic due in one hour C) the postpartum client and her newborn who are planning to be discharged later in the morning D) the woman at 8 weeks' gestation admitted from the Emergency Department for heavy vaginal bleeding two hours ago



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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