A 14 year old has been diagnosed with Blount's disease. The nurse knows that the greatest risk factor for this disease process is:
1. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
2. Obesity.
3. Diabetes.
4. Asthma.
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1. Not a risk factor for Blount's disease
2. Increased weight adds pressure to the legs and can increase the amount of bowing.
3. Not a risk factor for Blount's disease
4. Not a risk factor for Blount's disease
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1. Asking the client to void before applying clean gloves 2. Instructing visitors to leave the room prior to beginning the assessment 3. Requesting the client lie flat in bed with the head on a pillow prior to the fundal assessment 4. Discussing the effectiveness of comfort measures while performing the perineal assessment
The ________ is an authoritative, current drug reference that contains comprehensive information from the manufacturers of prescription medications.
What will be an ideal response?