The extrusion of the bladder to the outside of the body through a developmental defect in the abdominal wall is known as bladder _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
exstrophy
The exposed bladder is covered with nonadherent plastic wrap until surgery can be done.
Surgical management is completed in several stages and includes closing the abdominal
defect and reconstructing the bladder and genitalia to allow the child to achieve urinary
incontinence.
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What illness prevented by proper vaccination does this toddler have?
A mother brings her 15-month-old daughter to your office for evaluation of a rash and fever. She says the rash started one day and the fever developed the next day. Her daughter has had all of her vaccinations up to 10 months. The mother sheepishly admits that she hasn't had time to bring her daughter in since her 10-month check-up. On examination you see a mildly sick-appearing toddler with a 102-degree temperature. Looking at her skin you see at least 100 of a variety of papules, vesicles, and ulcers in different stages of development. A) Varicella (chickenpox) B) Measles C) Smallpox
The public health nurse is adapting a program for a vulnerable or marginalized population. What type of program would be best for offering screening procedures such as dental, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, vision, hearing, and lead poison?
A) Health fair B) Positive parenting C) Community health education D) Diabetes education