Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) Metabolic/Inflammatory/Tumors Practice Exam

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Regarding rickets, what growth development change should nurses monitor in affected children?

Delayed language development
Delayed eruption of teeth
Reduced physical activity
Changes in sleep patterns

The correct answer is: Delayed eruption of teeth

Monitoring for delayed eruption of teeth in children affected by rickets is important because this condition is associated with deficiencies in vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate, which are essential for healthy bone development and mineralization. Rickets leads to changes in the bone structure, impacting not only the long bones but also the jaws and teeth. The process of tooth eruption is influenced by the overall health of the skeletal system; when children have weakened bones and impaired mineralization due to rickets, it can consequently result in delays in the development and eruption of their teeth. This is a visible sign that healthcare providers can assess during routine check-ups, making it a critical aspect to monitor. Other options, while potentially relevant, do not directly correlate with the characteristic consequences of rickets as strongly as delayed tooth eruption does. For example, language development delays might occur due to various environmental factors unrelated to bone health; reduced physical activity can be influenced by many conditions, and changes in sleep patterns are too broad and may not specifically indicate the impact of rickets. Thus, monitoring dental eruption is a targeted way to evaluate the effects of rickets on a child’s growth and development.