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Sufayan.ah

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The nurse assessing a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis notes the child's right knee and ankle are swollen, warm, and tender. The child has a temperature of 38.8  C (102  F) and abdominal pain.
 
  What type of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis do these findings suggest?
  a.
  Psoriatic
  b.
  Enthesitis
  c.
  Systemic
  d.
  Acute febrile

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the characteristics of Ewing's sarcoma. Which statement if made by the nurse indicates correct understanding of this disease?
 
  a. Amputation is the accepted treatment.
  b. The disease is sensitive to radiation and chemotherapy.
  c. Metastasis is rare.
  d. The disease is more prevalent among toddlers and preschoolers.


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

ANS: C
The systemic form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an elevated temperature, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein; abdominal pain; and a macular rash.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Ewing's sarcoma is sensitive to radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Amputation of the affected extremity is not recommended. This cancer occurs in school-age children and does metastasize.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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