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Short stature in a 6-year-old female.

Publication: Pediatric Nursing
Publication Date: 01-JAN-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Short stature in a 6-year-old female.(PEDIATRIC MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS)(Clinical report)

Article Excerpt
Lizzy is a 6-year, 3-month-old Caucasian female who was brought to the clinic by her new foster parent to establish care. Her guardian reports that Lizzy has been in her care for the last two weeks. Over that time, she has had no problems. She reports that she has been eating well. She has had no vomiting or diarrhea. The guardian expresses concerns that Lizzy seems a little short.

Past Medical History

She has no chronic medical problems. She has never been hospitalized nor had any surgeries.

Family Medical History

The foster parent admits that there is limited knowledge of family medical history. She has been told that Lizzy's mother had a history of depression and substance abuse, and her father is healthy. Lizzy has a 10-year-old brother who is healthy and well-grown.

Social History

Lizzy and her brother have been in foster...



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