The major hazard of a rubella infection affecting a young woman is:
A. meningitis.
B. hepatitis.
C. congenital malformations in the fetus if a susceptible pregnant woman acquires the infection in the first trimester.
D. chronic rubella infection, leading to immune-deficiency state.
C
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a. Admit the "clients" on Contact Precautions. b. Cohort the "clients" in the same area of the unit. c. Do not allow pregnant caregivers to care for these "clients." d. Place the "clients" on enhanced Droplet Precautions.
A nurse is teaching parents about the importance of immunizations for infants because of immaturity of the immune system. The parents demonstrate that they understand the teaching if they make which statement?
a. "The spleen reaches full size by 1 year of age." b. "IgM, IgE, and IgD levels are high at birth." c. "IgG levels in the newborn infant are low at birth." d. "Absolute lymphocyte counts reach a peak during the first year."
Collaborative psychiatric nursing role actions include which of the following?
a. inviting a client to sit in the dayroom with other clients b. secluding or restraining a combative client c. formulating and recording nursing diagnoses statements d. matching clients with appropriate roommates
A 16-year-old has had a full leg cast in place for 2 months, and it is being removed today. Which of the following assessment findings would be expected following the removal of the cast? (Se-lect all that apply.)
1. Popliteal pulse equal in both legs 2. Slight footdrop noted on affected leg 3. Swelling noted at ankle on affected leg 4. Weight bearing less stable on affected leg 5. Calf circumference greater in unaffected leg 6. Greater range of motion of knee of unaffected leg