A new mother tells the nurse that she had no opportunity before her delivery to use the ointment given her that morning in clinic for pruritus and a thick, curdlike vaginal discharge. The patient's baby should be observed for
A. ophthalmia neonatorum.
B. jaundice.
C. thrush.
D. conjunctivitis.
C
Thrush, a fungal infection caused by Candida albicans, is sometimes picked up from the mother's vaginal secretions during delivery. It appears as gray-white patches on the tongue and mucous membranes that cannot quickly be removed.
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1. Demonstrate the use of the crutches and ask for a return demonstration before discharge. 2. Provide a written handout on the use of crutches. 3. Demonstrate the use of the crutches while the patient observes from the wheelchair. 4. Instruct the family member on the use of the crutches and suggest he or she access the Internet for any questions.
PHNs are involved in protecting the population at large from the spread of infectious agents. They must be able to identify elements of the infection cycle in their patients, including
A. Agent of infection characteristics B. Mode of transmission C. Lifecycle of an agent of infection D. All of the above
An individual's ability to respond to a stressor is known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word