A nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of having HIV. Which of the following diagnostic tests and lab values are used to confirm HIV infection? Select all
1.Western blot
2. Indirect immunofluorescence assay
3. CD4 T lymphocyte count
4. CD4 T lymph percentage of total lymphocytes
5. CSF analysis
1.Western blot
2. Indirect immunofluorescence assay
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a. she develops trust in the health care team. b. her questions about labor can be answered. c. the condition of both the expectant mother and the fetus can be monitored. d. problems can be eliminated.
Hospital staff that often assist with coronary bypass graft surgery include the operating room (OR) nurse. The OR nurse knows that the vessel most commonly used as source for a CABG is what?
A) Brachial artery B) Brachial vein C) Femoral artery D) Greater saphenous vein
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a school-age child with a tracheostomy. On what should the nurse focus when teaching the parents about the child's care needs at home? (Select all that apply.)
A) Performing tracheostomy care B) Comfort level with suctioning procedure C) Eliminate the use of room freshener sprays to reduce tracheal irritation D) Importance of encouraging independence in the child as soon as possible E) Obtaining a spare tracheostomy tube and inserter in the event of accidental removal
What is the leading cause of death during the toddler period?
a. Injuries b. Infectious diseases c. Childhood diseases d. Congenital disorders