Antiretroviral drugs like zidovudine (ZDV), when given to a pregnant HIV-infected mother, significantly reduce the risk of mother-to-infant HIV transmission
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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1. Falling 2. Point tenderness 3. Becoming addicted to pain medications 4. Respiratory difficulties
A nurse is caring for a client who has frequent visitors. The client informs the nurse that he belongs to a communal family. Which is the most likely characteristic of a communal family?
A) Several people living together and sharing work B) Unmarried individuals living together C) Intimate partners of the same sex living together D) Children living with paid caregivers temporarily
A patient with a history of anemia who is 3 days postop is admitted to the unit for rehabilitation after a right ORIF
Assessment reveals fatigue, pallor, pulse 102, blood pressure 100/51, respirations 20, and temperature 99° F. The nurse's immediate action should be to call the physician to obtain a. stool tests for guaiac. b. Hgb and Hct measurements. c. a platelet count. d. an order for hypertonic fluids.
The Patient's Bill of Rights is
A. given to patients only if requested. B. provided to all patients upon hospital admission. C. given to clients who are receiving care in the home. D. not a legally binding document.