The nurse reviews a prenatal lab report. She notes that the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test is positive. The nurse concludes
a. the client probably has AIDS and treatment should be begun immediately
b. the result is a false positive and should be repeated
c. a Western blot test should be ordered
d. the client is positive for HIV
C
A positive ELISA should be followed by a Western blot test. False-positives and false-negatives rarely occur with the ELISA and Western blot tests for HIV.
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The perinatal nurse explains the primary goals of nursing care in the transitional period of newborn life to the nursing student. Which goals does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Ensure all newborn screening is completed. B. Facilitate breastfeeding in all newborns. C. Promote bonding within the new family. D. Register the baby with the health department. E. Support the infant's physical well-being.
The nurse has placed her sterile gloved hands below her waist. Her hands are now considered:
a. sterile. b. aseptic. c. non-sterile. d. free of disease-causing organisms.
The most appropriate expected patient outcome for the nursing diagnosis of deficient knowledge about post-MI self-care would be:
A) Relief of angina B) Less anxiety C) Maintenance of adequate tissue perfusion D) Adherence to self-care program
Which of the following pieces of information that the nurse obtains from a pregnant client would indicate this client is at risk for preterm labor?
1. The client smokes two packs of cigarettes per day and delivered her last child at 34 weeks. 2. The client has group B streptococcus in her urine, and is primiparous. 3. The client had congenital hip dysplasia as a child and is 15 pounds overweight. 4. The client lives in a second-floor apartment without stairs, and walks to work.