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ssal

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A patient who has travelled to an area with prevalent malaria has chills, fever, and diaphoresis. The nurse recognizes this as which phase of malarial infection?
 
  a. Erythrocytic phase
  b. Incubation phase
  c. Prodromal phase
  d. Tissue phase

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient who will receive acyclovir for a herpes virus infection. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
 
  a. Blood cell counts should be monitored closely.
  b. Dizziness and confusion are harmless side effects.
  c. Increase fluid intake while taking this medication.
  d. Side effects are rare with this medication.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The erythrocytic phase of malarial infection occurs when the parasite invades the red blood cells and is characterized by chills, fever, and sweating.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Patients taking acyclovir should increase fluid intake to maintain hydration. A complete blood count is not required. Dizziness and confusion should be reported to the provider. Antiviral medications have many side effects.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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