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An newborn infant new to your office presents with a glanular hypospadius. What does the FNP tell the parent about when surgery will be performed?    

During a well child examination of a 2-year-old child, the FNP palpates a unilateral, smooth, firm abdominal mass which does not cross the midline. What is the next course of action that?  

Sequence 1 – This question is worth 12 points.

A parent is concerned that a 12-month-old child is “bow-legged.” A physical examination reveals internal tibial torsion bilaterally. A radiograph reveals asymmetric bowing of the legs with an angle greater than 16 degrees. What is the correct action for the FNP?

Sequence 2 – This question is worth 20 points.

A nurse is teaching a family  caregiver about the signs and symptoms of dementia. Which statement by the caregiver indicates the need for further teaching? 

Which mineral is needed for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) to stimulate the secretion of thyroid hormone (TH)?

Which protein is NOT found among those that accumulate in the brains of people with Alzheimer disease?

You are educating a patient on non-pharmacological approaches to pain management. Identify 4 approaches that you might suggest the patient try. (Partial credit may apply).