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NCLEX Review - Pediatrics

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show Sensorimotor: Reflexive behavior is used to adapt to the environment; egocentric view of the world; development of object permanence.  
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show Trust vs. Mistrust (0-18 months): Development of a sense that the self is good and the world is good when consistent, predictable, reliable care is received; characterized by hope.  
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Piaget's Period fo Toddlers & Preschoolers   show
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Erikson's Stage for Toddlers   show
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Erikson's Stage for Preschoolers   show
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Piaget's Period for School Age   show
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Erikson's Stage for School Age   show
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Piaget's Period for Adolescence   show
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Erikson's Stage for Adolescence   show
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show Intimacy vs. Isolation (19-40 yr): Development of the ability to lose the self in genuine mutuality with another; characterized by love.  
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show generativity vs. stagnation (40-65 yr): Production of ideas and materials through work; creation of children; characterized by care.  
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Erikson's Stage for Mature Adults   show
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When does birth length double?   show
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show 8 months.  
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show 2 years.  
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show 18 months.  
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show 2 years.  
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show 4 years.  
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show 5 years.  
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show a girl’s growth spurt during adolescence begins earlier than a boy’s (as early as 10 years of age).  
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Tanner Stage 1   show
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Tanner Stage 2   show
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Tanner Stage 3   show
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Tanner Stage 4   show
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Tanner Stage 5   show
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show After 6 months, their cognitive development allows them to remember pain.  
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Concept of bodily injury in Toddlers   show
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show They fear body mutilation.  
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Concept of bodily injury in School-age children   show
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Concept of bodily injury in Adolescents   show
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show History of reactions, seizures, neurologic symptoms after previous vaccine, or systematic allergic reactions  
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Contraindication for MMR vaccine   show
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Varicella (chickenpox) symptoms   show
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show Discrete red maculopapular rash that starts on face and rapidly spreads to entire body and disappears within 3 days;  
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show German measles  
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show Fever, headache, malaise, parotid gland swelling and tenderness; manifestations include submaxillary and sublingual infection, orchitis, and meningoencephalitis  
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Pediculosis   show
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List two contraindications to live virus immunization.   show
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show Photophobia, confluent rash that begins on the face and spreads downward, and Koplik spots on the buccal mucosa  
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show Anemia; pale conjunctiva; pale skin color; atrophy of papillae on tongue; brittle, ridged, or spoon-shaped nails; and thyroid edema  
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Identify food sources of vitamin A.   show
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show Scurvy  
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What measurements reflect present nutritional status?   show
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List the signs and symptoms of dehydration in an infant.   show
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List the laboratory findings that can be expected in a dehydrated child.   show
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How should burns in children be assessed?   show
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show By monitoring urine output  
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How should a parent be instructed to child-proof a house?   show
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What interventions should the nurse perform first in caring for a child who has ingested a poison?   show
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What early signs should the nurse assess for if lead poisoning is suspected?   show
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show 1 to 2 mL/kg/hr.  
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show 30-60  
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show 25-35  
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show 20-30  
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Normal respirations in 3-5 year olds (preschooler)   show
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show 18-22  
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show 16-20  
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show Do not examine the throat of a child with epiglottitis (i.e., do not put a tongue blade or any object into the throat) because of the risk of obstructing the airway completely.  
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Describe the purpose of bronchodilators.   show
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What are the physical assessment findings for a child with asthma?   show
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show Pancreatic enzyme replacement, fat-soluble vitamins, and a moderate- to low-carbohydrate, high-protein, moderate- to high-fat diet  
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Why is genetic counseling important for the family of a child with cystic fibrosis?   show
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List seven signs of respiratory distress in a pediatric client.   show
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Describe the care of a child in a mist tent.   show
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show Upright sitting, with chin out and tongue protruding (“tripod position”)  
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show The child is at risk for dehydration and acid-base imbalance.  
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show Hearing loss  
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What is the most common postoperative complication following a tonsillectomy? Describe the signs and symptoms of this complication.   show
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Normal pulse in newborns   show
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Normal pulse in 1-11 month old infants   show
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show 80-130  
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show 80-120  
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Normal pulse in 6-10 year olds (school age)   show
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show 60-90  
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show Acyanotic: Has abnormal circulation; however, all blood entering the systemic circulation is oxygenated. Cyanotic: Has abnormal circulation with unoxygenated blood entering the systemic circulation.  
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Two objectives in treating CHF   show
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Digoxin Management   show
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show A right-to-left shunt bypasses the lungs and delivers unoxygenated blood to the systemic circulation, causing cyanosis. A left-to-right shunt moves oxygenated blood back through the pulmonary circulation.  
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show VSD, overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis, and right ventricular hypertrophy  
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show Poor feeding, poor weight gain, respiratory distress and infections, edema, and cyanosis  
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show Reduce the workload of the heart and increase cardiac output.  
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show Give small, frequent feedings or gavage feedings. Plan frequent rest periods. Maintain a neutral thermal environment. Organize activities to disturb child only as indicated.  
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What position would best relieve the child experiencing a tet spell?   show
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show Diarrhea, fatigue, weakness, nausea, and vomiting; the nurse should check for bradycardia prior to administration.  
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List five risks in cardiac catheterization.   show
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What cardiac complications are associated with rheumatic fever?   show
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What medications are used to treat rheumatic fever?   show
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Signs of ICP vs. shock   show
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Most common presenting symptom of brain tumors   show
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show Feed infant or child with cerebral palsy using nursing interventions aimed at preventing aspiration. Position child upright, and support the lower jaw.  
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What are the physical features of a child with Down syndrome?   show
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show A common characteristic of spastic cerebral palsy in infants; legs are extended and crossed over each other, feet are plantar flexed  
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show Prevention of infection of the sac and monitoring for hydrocephalus (measure head circumference, check fontanel, assess neurologic functioning)  
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List the signs and symptoms of increased ICP in older children.   show
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show Information about signs of infection and increased ICP; understanding that shunt should not be pumped and that child will need revisions with growth; guidance concerning growth and development  
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show Maintain patent airway, protect from injury, and observe carefully.  
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What are the side effects of Dilantin?   show
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Describe the signs and symptoms of a child with meningitis.   show
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What antibiotics are usually prescribed for bacterial meningitis?   show
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show Flat or on either side  
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Describe the function of an osmotic diuretic.   show
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show Suctioning and positioning, turning  
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Describe the mechanism of inheritance of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.   show
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What is the Gowers sign?   show
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show decreased urinary output  
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Compare the signs and symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) with those of nephrosis.   show
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What antecedent event occurs with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN)?   show
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Compare the dietary interventions for acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) and nephrosis.   show
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What is the physiologic reason for the lab finding of hypoproteinemia in nephrosis?   show
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Describe safe monitoring of prednisone administration and withdrawal.   show
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show Avoid bubble baths; void frequently; drink adequate fluids, especially acidic fluids such as apple or cranberry juice; and clean genital area from front to back.  
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Describe the pathophysiology of vesicoureteral reflux.   show
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show Protect the child from injury to the encapsulated tumor. Prepare the family and child for surgery.  
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show Preschoolers fear castration, achieving sexual identity, and acquiring independent toileting skills.  
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show Use lamb’s nipple or prosthesis. Feed child upright, with frequent bubbling.  
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List the signs and symptoms of esophageal atresia with TEF.   show
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What nursing actions are initiated for the newborn with suspected esophageal atresia with TEF?   show
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Describe the postoperative nursing care for an infant with pyloric stenosis.   show
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show A barium enema reduces the telescoping of the intestine through hydrostatic pressure without surgical intervention.  
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show Check vital signs and take axillary temperatures. Provide bowel cleansing program, and teach about colostomy. Observe for bowel perforation; measure abdominal girth.  
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What care is needed for a child with a temporary colostomy?   show
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What are the signs of anorectal malformation?   show
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show Maintain fluid balance (I&O, nasogastric suction, monitor electrolytes); monitor vitals; care for any drains; assess bowel function; prevent infection of incision and other complications; and support child and family with appropriate teaching.  
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Normal Hgb in Children   show
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show Give oral iron on an empty stomach and with vitamin C. Use straws to avoid discoloring teeth. Tarry stools are normal. Increase dietary sources of iron.  
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List dietary sources of iron.   show
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show It is an X-linked recessive chromosomal disorder transmitted by the mother and expressed in male children.  
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show clumping of red blood cells blocks small blood vessels; therefore, the cells cannot get through the capillaries, causing pain and tissue and organ ischemia. Lowered oxygen tension affects HgbS, which causes sickling of the cells.  
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show Hydration promotes hemodilution and circulation of the red cells through the blood vessels.  
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What should families and clients do to avoid triggering sickling episodes?   show
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show Anemia (decreased erythrocytes); infection (neutropenia); bleeding thrombocytopenia (decreased platelets)  
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How is congenital hypothyroidism diagnosed?   show
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show arge, protruding tongue; coarse hair; lethargy; sleepiness; and constipation  
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show Mental retardation and growth failure  
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show CNS damage, mental retardation, and decreased melanin  
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What two formulas are prescribed for infants with PKU?   show
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List foods high in phenylalanine content.   show
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What are the three classic signs of diabetes?   show
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show Hypoglycemia: tremors, sweating, headache, hunger, nausea, lethargy, confusion, slurred speech, anxiety, tingling around mouth, nightmares. Hyperglycemia: polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred vision, weakness, weight loss, and syncope  
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show Provide care for an unconscious child, administer regular insulin IV in normal saline, monitor blood gas values, and maintain strict I&O.  
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Describe developmental factors that would impact the school-age child with diabetes.   show
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What is the relationship between hypoglycemia and exercise?   show
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show Warm extremity, brisk capillary refill, free movement, normal sensation of the affected extremity, and equal pulses  
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show Damage to nerves and vasculature of an extremity due to compression  
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show Abnormal neurovascular assessment: cold extremity, severe pain, inability to move the extremity, and poor capillary refill  
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show Fractures of the epiphyseal plate (growth plate) may affect the growth of the limb.  
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show Skeletal traction is maintained by pins or wires applied to the distal fragment of the fracture.  
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show Check child’s circulation. Keep cast dry. Do not place anything under cast. Prevent cast soilage during toileting or diapering. Do not turn child using an abductor bar.  
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show Unequal skin folds of the buttocks, Ortolani sign, limited abduction of the affected hip, and unequal leg lengths  
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show Ask the child to bend forward from the hips, with arms hanging free. Examine the child for a curve in the spine, a rib hump, and hip asymmetry.  
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show The child should be instructed to wear the brace 23 hours per day; wear a T-shirt under brace; check skin for irritation; perform back and abdominal exercises; and modify clothing. The child should be encouraged to maintain normal activities as able.  
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What care is indicated for a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?   show
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