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The parents of a 4-year-old boy explain to the clinic nurse that for weeks the child...
The parents of a 4-year-old boy explain to the clinic nurse that for weeks the child has been irritable and listless and even though he has developed a poor appetite, has gained weight. What signs and symptoms should the nurse look for, and what condition should the nurse suspect? What nursing interventions and parent education are appropriate?
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