A patient is admitted to the labor suite. It is essential that the nurse assess the woman's status in relation to which infectious diseases? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Hepatitis B
2. Rubeola
3. Varicella
4. Group B streptococcus
5. HIV/AIDS
1,4,5
Rationale 1: Hepatitis B should be assessed.
Rationale 2: This is not of immediate importance.
Rationale 3: This is not of immediate importance.
Rationale 4: Streptococcus B should definitely be assessed.
Rationale 5: HIV/AIDS should be assessed.
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