An 11-Year-Old Boy Is Brought in for an Annual Physical

question 26

Short Answer

An 11-year-old boy is brought in for an annual physical examination by his mother. You suspect _______________ when you measure his arm span at 65 inches and his height at 60 inches.

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Definitions:

Condition

A state of health or a specific physical or mental state that someone is in.

Automatic

Operating or moving independently of human control or intervention.

Delirium

describes a sudden change in the brain that causes mental confusion and emotional disruption, often temporary.

Mental Confusion

A state of bewilderment or perplexity, often resulting from a disruption of one’s mental faculties.