A Nurse Is Performing an Assessment on a School-Age Child

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is performing an assessment on a school-age child. Which findings suggest the child is getting an excess of vitamin A? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Delayed sexual development
• B) Edema
• C) Pruritus
• D) Jaundice
• E) Paresthesia

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous systems that is involved in muscle activation, memory formation, and learning.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Voluntary Muscles

Muscles that can be consciously controlled to perform movements, as opposed to involuntary muscles, such as those in the heart or digestive system.

Agonist

An agonist is a chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and activates them, often mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances.