A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Cystic Fibrosis

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client with cystic fibrosis. Which should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.

• A)Stunted growth
• B)Foul-smelling feces
• C)Increased appetite
• D)Pulmonary dysfunction
• E)Altered gastrointestinal tract motility

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Definitions:

Vomer

A thin, flat bone forming the lower part of the nasal septum, divided by the nostrils.

Fontanel

Flexible areas in an infant's skull where the bones are yet to join together, facilitating childbirth and the development of the brain.

Frontal

Pertaining to the forehead or the frontal bone of the skull, often used in reference to lobes of the brain located in this region.

Parietal

Relating to the walls of a cavity or structure within the body, often referring to specific areas or membranes.