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awywial

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A 13-year-old girl is diagnosed with functional scoliosis. What does the nurse explain as the cause of this spinal curvature defect?
 
  a. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
  b. Poor posture
  c. Heredity
  d. Myelomeningocele

Question 2

What finding would the nurse assessing the neurovascular status of a child in Russell traction report immediately?
 
  a. Skin that's warm to the touch
  b. Capillary refill less than 3 seconds
  c. Ability to wiggle toes
  d. Bluish coloration of skin


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

ANS: B
Functional scoliosis usually is caused by poor posture, and it is not a spinal disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Cyanosis or pallor noted in an extremity is an indication of circulatory impairment.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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