To assess the pinna position of the ears of a child, the nurse would draw an imaginary line from the outer canthus to the top of the ear. If the nurse finds that the ears are below the imaginary line, this means that:
a. the child is prone to heart problems and may have cardiac anomalies
b. the finding is abnormal and may be a sign of renal anomalies or Down syndrome
c. the child has inherited low-set ears that may run in the family of one or more parents
d. the child is prone to deafness and must be checked for hearing very carefully at intervals
B
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A Incorrect. If the nurse finds that the ears are below the imaginary line, this does not mean that the child is prone to heart problems and may have cardiac anomalies.
B Correct. In assessing the pinna position of the ears of a child, the nurse would draw an imaginary line from the outer canthus to the top of the ear, and expect that the top of the ear should be at or slightly above the imaginary line. If the nurse finds that the ears are below the imaginary line, the finding is abnormal and may be a sign of renal anomalies or Down syndrome.
C Incorrect. If the nurse finds that the ears are below the imaginary line, this does not mean that the child has inherited low-set ears that may run in the family of one or more parents.
D Incorrect. If the nurse finds that the ears are below the imaginary line, this does not mean that the child is prone to deafness and must be checked for hearing very carefully at intervals.
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