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Title: The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which findings support the ...
Post by: oliviaamy on Feb 6, 2018
The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which findings support the patient's diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Concave chest
  B.
  Dry, scaly skin
  C.
  Protuberant abdomen
  D.
  Wasted buttocks
  E.
  Thick extremities


Title: The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which findings support the ...
Post by: kdish on Feb 6, 2018
ANS: C, D
Protuberant abdomen, barrel chest, wasted buttocks, and thin extremities are common features in children with cystic fibrosis.