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A school nurse is performing scoliosis screenings. The nurse should recognize which of the following clinical manifestations as an indication of scoliosis?

Exaggerated curvature of the sacrum

Uneven shoulder and pelvic heights

Limited range-of-motion of the hips

Mild pain in the hip region

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Sacral curvature relates to lordosis, not scoliosis.

B. Uneven shoulder and pelvic heights are classic signs of scoliosis.

C. Hip range of motion is usually unaffected by scoliosis.

D. Mild hip pain is not a typical feature of scoliosis.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Calcium is essential for bone health but does not directly prevent neural tube defects.

B. Iron is important for preventing anemia but is not specifically linked to the prevention of neural tube defects.

C. Zinc plays a role in reproductive health but is not specifically related to preventing neural tube defects.

D. Folate (also known as folic acid) is critical for preventing neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, during early pregnancy. It is recommended that women trying to conceive take folic acid supplements before conception and during the first trimester.

A. Place a warm, moist compress on the site. B. Insert a new IV catheter distal to the discontinued IV site. C. Apply a pressure dressing at the IV site. D. Express drainage from the IV site and send it to be cultured.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Place a warm, moist compress on the site: This helps reduce the inflammation associated with phlebitis by promoting blood flow to the affected area and easing discomfort.

B. Insert a new IV catheter distal to the discontinued IV site: Incorrect. The site with phlebitis should not be used for a new IV insertion. A new, unaffected site should be chosen.

C. Apply a pressure dressing at the IV site: Incorrect. A pressure dressing is not required for phlebitis unless there is active bleeding.

D. Express drainage from the IV site and send it to be cultured: Incorrect. Expressing drainage is not a standard practice for phlebitis unless there is an indication of infection and purulent drainage.

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