The physician knows the client G1P0 has correctly understood the prenatal education regarding sexually transmitted infection as evidenced by which of the following statements listed below?
A)
"Gonorrhea and chlamydia out of the various infectious agents pose the greatest risks of transmission from mother to child."
B)
"I know that my baby will need observation for HIV signs and symptoms in the weeks following my delivery."
C)
"My baby could become infected either across the placenta or during the birth itself."
D)
"If I receive prophylactic immunization, I will reduce my baby's chance of being born with an illness."
Ans:
C
Feedback:
Vertical transmission may occur across the placenta in utero or during the birth event itself. Cytomegalovirus and HIV infections are the most common congenital infections. HIV signs and symptoms are not immediately apparent in the infant. Prophylactic immunization is not noted as a proven intervention for preventing vertical transmission.
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