On assessment, the clinic nurse notes that the child has a rash. The father says that other children at the same daycare had a similar rash 2 weeks ago
The rash can be described as a reddened macular rash that began on the face and changed to clear vesicles with extreme pruritus. Following the assessment, the nurse suspects:
A) varicella.
B) rubeola.
C) rubella.
D) human parvovirus 19.
A
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The nurse has identified a research problem. What is the next step for this student?
a. Conduct a literature review. b. Address ethical procedures. c. Collect data. d. Analyze data.
Gloves are effective protective barriers from pathogens when caring for clients in isolation. Which client factor associated with the gloves should the nurse investigate for clients in isola-tion?
1. Client resistance to therapy 2. Transmission mode of organism 3. Client potential for latex allergy 4. Virulence of infectious organism
A 40-year-old patient is diagnosed with early Huntington's disease (HD). When teaching the patient, spouse, and children about this disorder, the nurse will provide information about the
a. use of levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet) to help reduce HD symptoms. b. prophylactic antibiotics to decrease the risk for aspiration pneumonia. c. option of genetic testing for the patient's children to determine their own HD risks. d. lifestyle changes of improved nutrition and exercise that delay disease progression.
What is the primary pharmacologic therapy for Candida albicans?
a. Steroids b. Antifungal agents c. Topical anesthetics d. Topical anti-inflammatory agents