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Title: The parents of a newborn who was born with a cleft lip asks the nurse then surgery is usually ...
Post by: anr17 on Feb 5, 2018
The parents of a newborn who was born with a cleft lip asks the nurse then surgery is usually performed on this condition. The nurse will inform the parents that closure of the lip is usually performed then the infant is:
 
  a. 2 weeks old or at least 10 pounds c. 1 year old or 20 pounds
  b. 3 months of age or 12 pounds d. 18 months old or 20 pounds


Title: The parents of a newborn who was born with a cleft lip asks the nurse then surgery is usually ...
Post by: kaylie672 on Feb 5, 2018
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A Incorrect. Closure of a cleft lip is not usually performed then the infant is 2 weeks old or at least 10 pounds.
B Correct. The nurse will inform the parents of a newborn who was born with a cleft lip that closure of the lip is usually performed then the infant is 3 months of age or 12 pounds.
C Incorrect. Closure of a cleft lip is not usually performed then the infant is 1 year old or 20 pounds. Closure of the hard or soft palate is performed at approximately 1 year of age.
D Incorrect. Closure of a cleft lip is not usually performed then the infant is 18 months old or 20 pounds.