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