When discussing toxoplasmosis infection during pregnancy, the nurse should caution the patient to avoid:
a. contact with an infected person.
b. emptying cat litterboxes bare-handed.
c. having unprotected sex.
d. eating excessive amounts of shellfish.
B
A pregnant woman should wear gloves whenever having contact with cat feces as this is a possible source of infection.
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A) Doxazosin (Cardura) B) Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) C) Tamsulosin (Flomax) D) Prazosin (Minipress) E) Mecamylamine (Inversine)
The nurse is performing a rapid assessment for each of the following clients. Which of the following clients require immediate medical assistance? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The client is pale and is breathing in a shallow manner. 2. The client's oxygen saturation level is 74% and is dyspneic. 3. The client is rating his pain at a 3 out of a 10 on a pain scale. 4. The client is unable to follow directions. 5. The nurse determines that the client's level of consciousness is decreasing.
Which statement made by a male spinal cord–injured patient could be assessed as a positive adaptation to the nursing diagnosis of "Sexual dysfunction related to altered body function"?
1. "I know I will never have a sexual relationship again." 2. "I need some suggestions as to how to direct my sexual energy into gardening or painting…or just anything." 3. "Can you arrange an appointment with a sex counselor so I can begin to examine alternative methods of sexual activity?" 4. "I think that after a while I will be able to have sexual relationships just like I had before my accident."
A patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is prescribed the second-generation sulfonylurea glipizide
What medication information should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "It is best to take this medication at bedtime.". 2. "Give us a call if you begin to gain weight.". 3. "If you drink alcohol while taking this medication, you will probably feel very sick.". 4. "Because you are taking this medication, dietary control of your disease is not as important.". 5. "Be watchful for any swelling in your ankles.".