Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a common cause of ...

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Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a common cause of congenital infection and is the leading cause of hearing loss and intellectual disability in the United States.
 
  The neonate may be infected during the prenatal, perinatal, or postnatal period. Only infections acquired in utero cause permanent infection. Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

To promote bonding and attachment immediately after delivery, the nurse should
 
  a. Allow the mother quiet time with her infant.
  b. Assist the mother in assuming an en face position with her newborn.
  c. Teach the mother about the concepts of bonding and attachment.
  d. Assist the mother in feeding her baby.

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Answer to Question 1

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Approximately one third of women with primary CMV infection transmit the virus to the
fetus. The prevalence is one in 150 live births. Only 10 of infected newborns go on to
manifest symptoms. These include jaundice, lethargy, seizures, petechiae, respiratory
distress, enlarged liver, and microcephaly.

Answer to Question 2

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A The mother should be given as much privacy as possible; however, nursing
assessments must still be continued during this critical time.
B Assisting the mother in assuming an en face position with her newborn will
support the bonding process.
C The mother has just delivered and is more focused on the infant; she will not be
receptive to teaching at this time.
D This is a good time to initiate breastfeeding, but first the mother needs time to
explore the new infant and begin the bonding process.