A physician is working with a 30-year-old male client with Down syndrome who has been admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of acute leukemia
Which of the following physical assessment findings would the physician be more likely to find in an examination of this client than in other clients without Down syndrome?
A)
Hepatomegaly
B)
Decreased visual acuity
C)
Congenital heart defects
D)
Diabetes mellitus
Ans:
C
Feedback:
Congenital heart defects are associated with Down syndrome. Hepatomegaly, visual disturbances, and diabetes are not associated with Down syndrome.
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