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schs14

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What intervention is appropriate for a nurse assessing a preadolescent child for scoliosis?
 
  a. Ask the child to bend forward at the waist and observe the child's back for asymmetry.
  b. Observe the gait while the child is walking forward heel to toe.
  c. Have the child flex the knees and look for uneven knee height.
  d. Look at the child's shoulders and hips while fully clothed.

Question 2

Which intervention would be helpful in relieving morning discomfort associated with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
 
  a. Wearing splints at night to prevent extension contractures
  b. Applying moist heat packs upon awakening
  c. Taking a warm tub bath the evening before
  d. Sleeping with two pillows under the head


beccamahon

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

ANS: A
The nurse looks at the back as the child bends forward for general body alignment and asymmetry.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Application of moist heat, with a compress or by tub bath upon awakening, will help to lessen stiffness.


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