The nurse in the emergency department is admitting a 22-year-old ...

[renzo156]

The nurse in the emergency department is admitting a 22-year-old woman who complains of chills, dizziness, and vomiting. She is in the middle of her period, and has a tampon in place.
 
  The nurse suspects toxic shock syndrome, and assesses for the manifestations of: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fever.
  2. Rash.
  3. Desquamation of skin.
  4. Bloating.
  5. Urinary frequency and urgency.

Question 2

Which of the following is a benefit of delayed umbilical cord clamping for the preterm infant?
 
  1. Fewer infants require blood transfusion for anemia
  2. Fewer infants require blood transfusion for high blood pressure
  3. Increase in the incidence of intraventricular hemorrhage
  4. Increase in incidence of infant breastfeeding

[shayla]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale 1: null
Rationale 2: A rash is one of the diagnostic criteria for TSS, and is usually on the trunk, followed by desquamation.
Rationale 3: Desquamation of skin following a rash is one of the criteria for diagnosing TSS.
Rationale 4: Bloating is often a nonspecific manifestation of ovarian cancer.
Rationale 5: Urinary frequency and urgency can be a nonspecific manifestation of ovarian cancer or a urinary tract infection.

Answer to Question 2

1
Explanation: 1. Clinical trials in preterm infants found that delaying umbilical cord clamping was associated with fewer infants who required blood transfusion for anemia.

[renzo156]

Thank you

[shayla]

Happy to help you