NURS 6541 / NUNP 6541 PEDIATRIC FINAL EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH WELL EXPLAINED ANSWERS.

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145. Genetic primary hypophosphatemia Familial hypophosphatemia is a rare inherited disorder characterized by impaired transport of phosphate and often altered vitamin-D metabolism in the kidneys. In ... some people, phosphate may not be well-absorbed in the intestines. The hypophosphatemia resulting from these impairments can lead to a skeletal defect called osteomalacia, or a softening of bones. Familial hypophosphatemia also results in rickets, a childhood bone disease with characteristic bow deformities of the legs, as well as growth plate abnormalities and progressive softening of the bone as occurs in osteomalacia 146. What would your response to be a 8 month old with a spiral fracture? Child abuse [Show More]

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