A Mother Is Concerned That Her School-Age Child Is Having

question 27

Multiple Choice

A mother is concerned that her school-age child is having difficulty walking and seeing during the night. The nurse realizes that this patient might be demonstrating signs of which of the following?

• A)retinitis pigmentosa
• B)early macular degeneration
• C)detached retina
• D)glaucoma

Understand the influence of cultural and biological factors on mental disorders.

Comprehend the characteristics and criticisms of the Western medical system, specifically biomedicine.

Recognize the role of medical mediation in integrating indigenous and non-Western health systems with Western practices.

Identify different mental health conditions and their societal perceptions.

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Definitions:

Dangle At Bedside

Refers to the practice of sitting a patient on the edge of the bed with legs hanging over the side, often as a precursor to standing.

Isometric Exercises

Activities that involve muscle tension without muscle shortening, do not have any beneficial effect on preventing orthostatic hypotension, but may improve activity tolerance.

High-calcium Diet

A dietary regimen that emphasizes foods high in calcium, aiming to support bone health and prevent osteoporosis.

Deep Vein Thromboses

The formation of a blood clot within a deep vein, most commonly in the legs, posing risks of serious complications.