While traveling throughout Asia, a young couple was exposed to many cultural experiences. One day, they were standing in line, and the person in front of them was clearly displaying signs of illness and had a pink or light red rash on his face with itchin

Question

Their guide commented on a recent outbreak of rubella. Upon return to the United States, the couple found out they were pregnant. Upon arrival at the clinic, they are very concerned about their possible exposure to rubella. From this history, the nurse knows that this infant is at high risk for which of the following complications? Select all that apply.
A)
Blindness or cataracts
B)
Deafness
C)
Facial deformities like small palpebral fissures or thin vermillion border
D)
Short, flipper-like appendages
E)
Small outbreak of blisters around its eyes and mouth 2 weeks after delivery

Answer 1

Ans:
A, B

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Rubella remains endemic in many developing countries, however, where it is the major preventable cause of hearing impairment, blindness, and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. Facial deformities are common with fetal alcohol exposure. Short, flipper-like appendages are usually a result of thalidomide. Small outbreak of blisters around the infant's eyes and mouth may be related to early development of herpes simplex.