The nurse is aware that physical growth retardation is a common finding in aneuploid conditions. Which assessment findings are generally associated with this growth pattern?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Microcephaly
2. Facial malformations
3. Small heart size
4. Compressed rib cage
5. Lack of body hair
1,2
Rationale 1: Small head size is a common abnormality often associated with aneuploidy.
Rationale 2: Changes in facial form are a common abnormality often associated with aneuploidy.
Rationale 3: Some heart anomalies are associated with aneuploidy, but they do not include small heart size.
Rationale 4: The clients are small in size, but compression of the rib cage is not common.
Rationale 5: Absence of body hair is not associated with this growth retardation.
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