This disorder is a genetic disorder. Bone deformities are a major sign along with bowing of the legs/arms, blue sclerae, and hearing loss.
This disorder is related to build up of minerals and uric ac…
This disorder is related to build up of minerals and uric acid. Risk factors may include high protein diet and not drinking enough water.
This disorder is divided into Type 1 and Type 2 with neither…
This disorder is divided into Type 1 and Type 2 with neither of them being curable.
If left undetected/untreated this disorder can be fatal if i…
If left undetected/untreated this disorder can be fatal if it ruptures.
This disorder is often noted as an incidental finding. An in…
This disorder is often noted as an incidental finding. An interesting fact about it, is that it has its own medullary cavity.
This disorder may be community acquired, hospital acquired,…
This disorder may be community acquired, hospital acquired, or ventilator acquired.
A child experiencing an acute asthma attack is prescribed a…
A child experiencing an acute asthma attack is prescribed a β-adrenergic agonist and a methylxanthine. Which therapeutic effect should the nurse monitor for to evaluate the effectiveness of these medications?
The parent of an 6-month-old reports that the infant cries a…
The parent of an 6-month-old reports that the infant cries and screams when left with a babysitter. Which response by the nurse best addresses the infant’s developmental behavior?
A school nurse is evaluating a child with a “slapped cheek”…
A school nurse is evaluating a child with a “slapped cheek” facial rash. Based on clinical presentation, which causative agent should the nurse suspect is responsible for erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)?
The nurse is educating parents about spasmodic croup. Which…
The nurse is educating parents about spasmodic croup. Which distinguishing manifestation should the nurse teach the parents to recognize in their child?