Are there any additional preparations the surgical team needs to make prior to her arrival in relation to her hepatitis B diagnosis? Give a rationale for your answer
Yuling Zhang, 35 years old, has arrived in your perioperative unit and is booked in for a lower segment caesarean section. Her medical history indicates she has hepatitis B. She has no known allergies and weighs 87 kg.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
Standard precautions, if carried out correctly, should be adequate. This includes correct PPE worn by all member of the surgical team; gloves are necessary only when in contact with blood or bodily fluids.
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A) It increases central nervous system stimulation. B) It inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. C) It decreases fat absorption, which leads to decreased caloric intake. D) It decreases appetite because of the caffeine contained in the medication.
The nurse is percussing the client's anterior chest and notes a dull sound over an area where lung tissue is normally found. Which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate based on this data?
1. This is a normal finding. 2. The client's heart may be enlarged. 3. The client has developed a murmur. 4. The client has a pulse deficit.
The nurse is leading a session on nutrition for postpartum clients. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. "Breastfeeding requires that I eat lots of protein daily." 2. "Because I am breastfeeding, I need a low calcium intake." 3. "Since I am bottlefeeding, I don't have to eat vegetables." 4. "Bottlefeeding moms like me require a high sodium intake."
Reye's syndrome is a serious condition that can accompany the following disease:
A. chicken pox or the flu B. bacterial meningitis C. congestive heart disease D. liver cancer