A nurse is assessing a woman for TORCH infections. What diseases are included in this acronym? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Cytomegalovirus
B.
Hepatitis B
C.
Roseola
D.
Toxoplasmosis
E.
Varicella zoster
ANS: A, B, D, E
TORCH stands for toxoplasmosis, other infections, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus. "Other infections" include varicella zoster virus, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, human parvovirus B19, and syphilis. Roseola is not included.
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