Asked by Isabel Morales on Jun 08, 2024
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During an oral examination of a 4-year-old American-Indian child, the nurse notices that her uvula is partially split. Which of these statements is accurate?
A) A bifid uvula may occur in some American-Indian groups.
B) This condition is a cleft palate and is common in American Indians.
C) A bifid uvula is torus palatinus, which frequently occurs in American Indians.
D) This condition is due to an injury and should be reported to the authorities.
Bifid Uvula
A condition where the uvula is split or forked, often visible at the back of the throat; a congenital variation that is generally harmless.
Cleft Palate
A congenital deformity characterized by an opening or split in the roof of the mouth.
- Acknowledge the standard progression of changes in oral and nasal regions across diverse age categories.
Verified Answer
II
Iyiola IsholaJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Bifid uvula, a condition in which the uvula is split either completely or partially, occurs in some American-Indian groups. This finding is not a cleft palate, a torus palatinus (benign bony ridge running in the middle of the hard palate), or due to injury.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the standard progression of changes in oral and nasal regions across diverse age categories.
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