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Blount’s Disease

Is a growth disorder of the tibia (shin bone) that causes the lower leg to angle inward, resembling a bowleg. Occurs in young children and adolescents. Cause is unknown but is thought to be related to weight-related effects on the growth plate. The inner part of the tibia, just below the knee fails to develop […]

Congenital Amputation

It is the absence of a fetal limb or fetal part at birth. This condition may be the result of the constriction of fibrous bands within the membrane that surrounds the developing fetus (amniotic band syndrome) or the exposure to substances known to cause birth defects (teratogenic agents). Etiology Unknown There have been reports associating […]

Legg Calve Perthes Disease

Is a disease when the head of the thighbone (femur) in one hip deteriorates due to insufficient blood supply to the area. Most frequently affects boys 4 to 10 ears old. Etiology The blood flow of the femur is interrupted, and the tip of the bone dies over a period of one to three weeks. […]

Maternal-Infant Nursing (Postpartum Period) Answers and Rationale

View Questions 1.    Answer: D Rationale:  To help relieve mastitis, the nurse should advise the client to massage the affected area gently during breast-feeding; breast-feed at least every 2 to 3 hours; apply a warm, wet washcloth to her breast before each feeding; and avoid wearing a brassiere when breast-feeding. 2.    Answer: A Rationale:  As […]

Maternal-Infant Nursing (Postpartum Period) Question

1.    Angelina, a  breast-feeding client is diagnosed with mastitis. Which nursing intervention would be most helpful to her? a.    Instructing her to breast-feed the neonate at least every 4 hours b.    Teaching her to apply a cold compress to the affected breast after each feeding c.    Recommending that she wear a special brassiere when breast-feeding […]

Maternal-Infant Nursing (Neonate Period) Answers and Rationale 1

View Questions 1.    Answer: B Rationale:  The squeezing action of the contractions during labor enhances fetal lung maturity. Infants who aren’t subjected to contractions are at an increased risk for developing respiratory distress. The type of birth has nothing to do with temperature or glucose stability, and acrocyanosis is a normal finding. 2.    Answer: D […]