The leading cause of death in elderly travelers worldwide is
A. Cardiovascular disease
B. Infections
C. Accidents
D. Malaria
C
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The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child with suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip. Which finding would help confirm this diagnosis?
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