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ericka1

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected right-sided heart failure. Which manifestation best supports this potential diagnosis?
 
  a. Wheezing
  b. Orthopnea
  c. Edema
  d. Pallor

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which statement best indicates the patient understands the causative factor of this disorder?
 
  a. This problem likely resulted from an un-treated sexually transmitted infection.
  b. This problem is linked to my ovarian cyst rupture.
  c. This problem could have resulted from using a diaphragm for birth control.
  d. Taking steroids is associated with this problem.


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catron30

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Right-sided heart failure leads to edema from systemic backup. Wheezing, orthopnea, and pallor are indicative of left-sided failure.

Answer to Question 2

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TSS is a rare and potentially fatal disorder caused by strains of Staphylococcus aureus that pro-duce toxins that cause shock, coagulation defects, and tissue damage if they enter the blood-stream. It is associated with the trapping of bacteria within the reproductive tract for a prolonged time. Risk factors include the prolonged use of high-absorbency tampons, cervical caps, or di-aphragms.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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