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lak

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A child is diagnosed with cri-du-chat syndrome. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) Hypertonia
  B) Short stature
  C) Simian crease
  D) Wide and flat nasal bridge
  E) Hydrocephaly

Question 2

A pregnant woman is to undergo testing to evaluate for chromosomal abnormalities. Which test would the nurse expect to be done the earliest?
 
  A) Amniocentesis
  B) Chorionic villi sampling
  C) Triple screen
  D) Fetal nuchal translucency


tmlewis4706

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
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Manifestations of cri-du-chat syndrome include hypotonia, short stature, microcephaly, moon-like round face, bilateral epicanthal folds, wide and flat nasal bridge, and simian crease.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Chorionic villi sampling is performed at 7 to 11 weeks' gestation. Amniocentesis usually is performed after 15 weeks' gestation. A triple screen is usually done between 16 and 19 weeks' gestation. Fetal nuchal translucency must be performed between 11 and 14 weeks.


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