Some infections acquired by a pregnant woman may injure the developing fetus. Name three infectious agents that are known causes of congenital malformations
What will be an ideal response?
Rubella (the virus of German measles), cytomegalovirus (the virus of cytomegalic inclusion disease), and toxoplasma gondii (the protozoan parasite)
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A) Bronchospasm B) Hyperglycemia C) Pleural effusion D) Pneumonia
A 21-year-old college student has come to see the nurse practitioner for treatment of a vaginal infection. Physical assessment reveals inflammation of the vagina and vulva, and vaginal discharge has a cottage cheese appearance
With what are these findings consistent? a. Candidiasis b. Trichomoniasis c. Bacterial vaginosis d. Chlamydia
During a home visit the population nurse learns that the family's father has recently lost his job, and the mother continues to be unemployed but takes care of the family's five children. The mother is concerned because charitable organizations are
not eager to provide resources to help the family as they have in the past. What should the nurse explain as the primary reason for charitable organizations to have less funds to distribute? 1. Charitable organizations are going out of business. 2. Charitable giving decreases during hard economic times. 3. The family is viewed as having received the maximum support. 4. The parents' ability to work is negatively impacting the response from charities.
A patient who has been taking lamivudine (Epivir) for 6 months reports reduced sensation in the fingers and toes. What is your best action?
a. Document the report as the only action. b. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber. c. Remind the patient to continue the drug as usual and take a multiple vitamin daily. d. Reassure the patient that this is an expected drug side effect and to use injury precautions.