When Assessing a Child with Suspected Tonsillitis,the Nurse Would Expect

question 6

Multiple Choice

When assessing a child with suspected tonsillitis,the nurse would expect to see which of the following signs and symptoms? (Select all that apply. )

• A)sore throat
• B)nose breathing
• C)snoring
• D)inability to speak
• E)enlarged white tonsils
• F)halitosis

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Definitions:

Heritability

An estimate of the proportion of trait variability within a population that is due to genetic differences between individuals.

Population Size

The total number of individuals within a species living in a specific area at a given time, affecting genetic diversity and the potential for evolution.

Extended Phenotype

Extended phenotype refers to the idea that the phenotype of an organism should not be limited to the biological processes occurring within the organism itself, but should also include the effects that the organism has on its environment, including other organisms.

Organism

A living entity that can grow, reproduce, metabolize, respond to stimuli, and maintain homeostasis.