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A teen has a scoliosis curve of 35 . What treatment option does the nurse prepare the child and family for?
 
  A.
  Bracing
  B.
  Continued screening
  C.
  Exercise therapy
  D.
  Surgical intervention

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (MD). The child's creatinine kinase level has dropped by over half since it was last measured. What assessment finding correlates with these results?
 
  A.
  Better respiratory functioning
  B.
  Decreased muscle strength
  C.
  Improved posture and walking
  D.
  Stabilizing muscle strength



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A curve of 35 is considered mild scoliosis. Bracing is the treatment of choice at this point. Continued screening is inappropriate, as the child has scoliosis. Research has shown that exercise alone does not improve outcomes. Surgical intervention is reserved for more serious cases.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Early in MD creatinine kinase levels are elevated. As muscle wasting occurs and muscle bulk diminishes, creatinine kinase levels will drop. A finding of decreased muscle strength correlates with the laboratory results.




jc611

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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