Asked by Andrea Swanson on Jun 29, 2024
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The nurse is performing an assessment on a 7-year-old child who has symptoms of chronic watery eyes, sneezing, and clear nasal drainage. The nurse notices the presence of a transverse line across the bridge of the nose, dark blue shadows below the eyes, and a double crease on the lower eyelids. What does the nurse suspect is the cause of these signs and symptoms?
A) Chronic allergies
B) Lymphadenopathy
C) Nasal congestion
D) Upper respiratory infection
Lymphadenopathy
The abnormal size, number, or consistency of lymph nodes, often indicating infection, autoimmune disease, or malignancy.
Chronic Allergies
Long-term allergic reactions that occur in response to specific allergens, often requiring ongoing management.
Upper Respiratory Infection
An infection affecting the upper part of the respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, and airways, commonly causing symptoms like coughing and congestion.
- Detect and understand the variety of physical indications and symptoms pertinent to specific medical conditions.
- Relate specific clinical presentations to probable foundational medical problems.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings during a physical health assessment.
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Learning Objectives
- Detect and understand the variety of physical indications and symptoms pertinent to specific medical conditions.
- Relate specific clinical presentations to probable foundational medical problems.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings during a physical health assessment.
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