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kfurse

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is caring for a child with neurofibromatosis. What local manifestations does the nurse expect to assess in this child? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Pigmented nevi
  b. Axillary freckling
  c. Caf-au-lait spots
  d. Slowly growing cutaneous neurofibromas
  e. Wheals that spread irregularly and fade within a few hours

Question 2

What is most descriptive of the shape of the anterior fontanel in a newborn?
 
  a. Circle
  b. Square
  c. Triangle
  d. Diamond


aidanmbrowne

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Local manifestations of neurofibromatosis include pigmented nevi, axillary freckling, caf-au-lait spots, and slowly growing cutaneous neurofibromas. Wheals that spread irregularly and fade within a few hours are characteristic of urticaria.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The anterior fontanel is diamond shaped and measures from barely palpable to 4 to 5 cm. The shape of the posterior fontanel is a triangle. Neither of the fontanels is a circle or a square.


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