A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with cirrhosis.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

Choice A rationale

While respiratory distress can be a serious condition in infants, it is not the leading cause of death among this age group. Other conditions, such as sudden infant death syndrome and complications from premature birth, are more common causes of death in infants.

Choice B rationale

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is indeed a leading cause of death among infants. It is a significant health concern and a major cause of post-neonatal death. SIDS is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

Choice C rationale

Congenital anomalies can cause death in infants, but they are not the leading cause. Conditions such as SIDS and complications from premature birth are more common causes of infant death.

Choice D rationale

Low birth weight can contribute to health problems in infants and increase the risk of infant mortality. However, it is not the leading cause of death among infants. Conditions such as SIDS and complications from premature birth are more common causes.

Choice A rationale

Decreased muscle mass is a common age-related musculoskeletal change. As people age, they tend to lose muscle mass due to changes in muscle fiber and decreased physical activity. This can lead to weakness and decreased mobility.

Choice B rationale

Thickened vertebral disks are not typically an age-related change. Instead, the disks often become thinner and less flexible with age, which can lead to conditions like degenerative disk disease.

Choice C rationale

Increased force of isometric contraction is not an age-related musculoskeletal change. In fact, both isometric and isotonic muscle strength tend to decrease with age.

Choice D rationale

Reduced chest width is not typically an age-related musculoskeletal change. However, changes in posture and spinal curvature can affect the shape and function of the chest.