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    ATI RN 302 Paediatrics proctored Exam
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    A nurse is assessing a pediatric client who may have osteogenesis imperfecta. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A reason: Loss of vision is not a typical manifestation of osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder affecting collagen, leading to fragile bones. While rare ocular complications like blue sclera occur, vision loss is not characteristic, as the condition primarily impacts skeletal and connective tissue integrity. Choice B reason: Bone tumors are not associated with osteogenesis imperfecta. The condition causes brittle bones due to defective collagen, increasing fracture risk, but does not involve neoplastic growth. Tumors are linked to other conditions like osteosarcoma, not this connective tissue disorder. Choice C reason: Limited mobility is common in osteogenesis imperfecta due to frequent fractures and bone deformities from defective collagen. Weak bones impair physical activity, leading to restricted movement, joint contractures, and potential wheelchair dependency, significantly affecting quality of life and physical function. Choice D reason: Muscular dystrophy is a separate condition involving progressive muscle weakness, not osteogenesis imperfecta, which affects bone collagen. While muscle weakness may occur secondary to immobility from fractures, muscular dystrophy is not a direct manifestation of this skeletal disorder. Choice E reason: Hearing difficulty is a known manifestation of osteogenesis imperfecta, particularly in older children, due to abnormal collagen in the middle ear bones. This can cause conductive hearing loss, as malformed ossicles impair sound transmission, a recognized complication of the condition.

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