When assessing the child with osteogenesis imperfecta, the nurse should expect to observe
a. Discolored teeth
b. Below-normal intelligence
c. Increased muscle tone
d. Above-average stature
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A Children with osteogenesis imperfecta have incomplete development of bones,
teeth, ligaments, and sclerae. Teeth are discolored because of abnormal enamel.
B Despite their appearance, children with osteogenesis imperfecta have normal or
above-normal intelligence.
C The child with osteogenesis imperfecta has weak muscles and decreased muscle
tone.
D Because of compression fractures of the spine, the child appears short.
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