A patient has herpes simplex 2 viral infection (HSV-2). The nurse recognizes that which of the following should be included in teaching the patient:
A) The virus causes "cold sores" of the lips.
B) The virus may be cured with antibiotics.
C) The virus when active may not be contracted during intercourse.
D) Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms.
D
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The Ballard Gestational Age Test is completed within 36 hours of birth to:
a. determine if the menstrual estimated age is correct. b. determine if the newborn is premature. c. determine an actual quantitative measure. d. combined objective and subjective obser-vations.
A woman is experiencing preterm labor. The client asks why she is on betamethasone (Celestone). The best response by the nurse would be, "This medication:
A. Will halt the labor process, until the baby is more mature." B. Will relax the smooth muscles in the infant's lungs so the baby can breathe." C. Is effective in stimulating lung development in the preterm infant." D. Is an antibiotic that will treat your urinary tract infection, which caused preterm labor."
Which is the correct way to calculate medication doses?
A. Round medications to the thousandth place. B. Never round medication calculations. C. Round medications to the hundredth place. D. Round medications to the tenth place.