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kfurse

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Which of the following represents a clinical manifestation that is indicative of potential child maltreatment in a 6-year-old boy?
 
  a. Frequent tooth brushing
  b. Sunken eyes and cheeks
  c. Above-average weight gain
  d. Excessive reliance on adult physical contact

Question 2

The nurse uses olfaction during a patient assessment. If a sweet, fruity smell is noticed in the patient's oral cavity, which of the following should the nurse suspect?
 
  a. Diabetic acidosis
  b. Gum disease
  c. Urinary tract infection
  d. Malabsorption syndrome


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A Poor personal hygiene is a clinical manifestation; therefore, the nurse may see infrequent, rather than frequent, tooth brushing in the maltreated child.
B Sunken eyes or cheeks are a sign of malnutrition and are a suggestive sign of potential child maltreatment.
C The maltreated child would present with weight loss, not an above-average weight gain.
D A clinical manifestation of potential maltreatment includes a wariness of physical contact with adults.

Answer to Question 2

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A A sweet, fruity smell noticed in the oral cavity is indicative of diabetic acidosis.
B Halitosis of the oral cavity is indicative of gum disease.
C An ammonia odour is indicative of a urinary tract infection.
D Foul-smelling stools in the infant are indicative of malabsorption syndrome.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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