During Physical Assessment of a Patient Who Has Frequent Nosebleeds,the

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Multiple Choice

During physical assessment of a patient who has frequent nosebleeds,the nurse finds nasal sores and necrosis of the nasal septum. The nurse should ask the patient specifically about the use of which drug?

• A)Heroin
• B)Cocaine
• C)Tobacco
• D)Marijuana

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Definitions:

Growth Patterns

Growth patterns refer to the characteristic ways in which individuals grow and develop physically over time, often studied to understand health, nutritional needs, and developmental progress.

Infants

Very young children, especially those from birth to one year of age, experiencing rapid physical and cognitive development.

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially within the first month after birth, emphasizing the earliest phase of life outside the womb.

Cephalocaudal Development

A pattern of growth where development proceeds from the head downward through the body.