The newborn of a mother who is suffering a primary infection of genital herpes simplex has vaginally delivered a full-term infant
During the initial newborn assessment, the nurse notices that the infant has small clusters of vesicular lesions over most of the body. The mother of the infant asks what the presence of the lesions indicates. Which statement by the nurse is best? "The lesions: A. May be a sign that your baby has disseminated herpes."
B. Might lead to the baby becoming jaundiced."
C. Are not related to the herpes infection that you have."
D. Indicate that your baby will have neurologic abnormalities."
A
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a. personal beliefs and values. b. recommendations of family members and friends. c. recommendations of the physician and healthcare team. d. wishes previously expressed by the patient.
A soldier who served in a combat zone returned to the United States. The soldier's spouse complains to the nurse, "We had planned to start a family, but now he won't talk about it. He won't even look at children." The spouse is describing which symptom associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
a. Reexperiencing b. Hyperarousal c. Avoidance d. Psychosis
A restrained patient's status after a motor vehicle crash includes dyspnea and complaints of severe chest pain. Upon assessment you note that he does not have any femoral pulses. Which of the following complications and related diagnostic test should be considered?
A. Aortic dissection and aortogram B. Cardiac tamponade and pericardiocentesis C. Hemothorax and chest x-ray D. Pulmonary contusion and chest x-ray
During a study, a patient experiences measurable clinical improvement or unexplained adverse effects after receiving a medication with no pharmacologic properties. This is referred to as:
A) an idiosyncrasy. B) the placebo effect. C) an untoward effect. D) the therapeutic ratio.