Author Question: When assessing a child for slipped capital femoral epiphysis, what would the nurse identify as ... (Read 273 times)

vicky · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

When assessing a child for slipped capital femoral epiphysis, what would the nurse identify as possible risk factors? Select all answers that apply.

A) Age younger than 8 years
B) African American ethnicity
C) History of cystic fibrosis
D) Excessive activity
E) Obesity

Question 2

What finding would lead the nurse to suspect that a child is beginning to develop increased intracranial pressure?

A) Bradycardia
B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
C) Fixed, dilated pupils
D) Projectile vomiting

jointhecircus · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, E
Risk factors associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis include age between 9 and 16 years, African American race, sedentary lifestyle, and being overweight or obese. A history of cystic fibrosis may contribute to rickets.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Projectile vomiting is an early sign of increased intracranial pressure. Bradycardia, Cheyne-Stokes respirations, and fixed dilated pupils are late signs of increased intracranial pressure.