An expectant mother asks the nurse about cytomegalovirus (CMV). The nurse's best answer would be:
a. "This is a highly contagious disease, and you need to be vaccinated against it."
b. "Ninety-five percent of newborns have this disease, which can be tested for and treated at birth."
c. "You need to discuss this with your doctor after your baby is born."
d. "Most adults have been infected by the time of adulthood and most infants with CMV are asymptomatic; however, about 5% of infants have significant problems."
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A Incorrect. Answering an expectant mother's question about cytomegalovirus (CMV), the nurse's best answer would not be: "This is a highly contagious disease, and you need to be vaccinated against it." Though highly contagious, there is no vaccine.
B Incorrect. Answering an expectant mother's question about cytomegalovirus (CMV), the nurse's best answer would not be: "Ninety-five percent of newborns have this disease, which can be tested for and treated at birth." Most CMV infections are asymptomatic, and do not require treatment.
C Incorrect. Answering an expectant mother's question about cytomegalovirus (CMV), the nurse's best answer would not be: "You need to discuss this with your doctor after your baby is born." The typical expectant mother would conclude that CMV infection is to be greatly feared if the nurse refers the issue to a physician.
D Correct. Answering an expectant mother's question about cytomegalovirus (CMV), the nurse's best answer would be: "Most adults have been infected by the time of adulthood and most infants with CMV are asymptomatic; however, about 5% of infants have significant problems."
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