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The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition

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Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition

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Question 1 of 5

What would the nurse include in planning teaching to parents of a child with Legg-Calv?©-Perthes disease about the long-term effects of this disease?

A. There are no long-term effects.

B. The disease is self-limited and requires no long-term treatment.

C. Degenerative arthritis may develop later in life.

D. There is risk of osteogenic sarcoma in adulthood.

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Question 2 of 5

What intervention will the nurse caring for a child in Buck skin traction implement?

A. Position in high Fowler's position.

B. Assist the child to be pulled up in bed.

C. Keep child's heel on the bed surface.

D. Maintain child's feet against the foot of the bed.

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Question 3 of 5

What will the nurse include when caring for a child in Buck's extension?

A. Positioning the child with hips flexed 90 degrees at all times

B. Keeping the weights in contact with the floor

C. Checking for skin irritation from traction equipment

D. Releasing the weights on a schedule

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Question 4 of 5

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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Question 5 of 5

What characteristic manifestation does the nurse caring for a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy document?

A. Ambulates by holding onto furniture.

B. Exhibits atrophy of the calf muscles.

C. Falls frequently and is clumsy.

D. Has delayed fine-motor development.

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