A neonate has been diagnosed with a herpes simplex viral ...

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A neonate has been diagnosed with a herpes simplex viral infection of the eye. The nurse will prepare to administer
 
  1. fluoroquinolones eye drops orointment.
  2. intravenous penicillin.
  3. oral erythromycin.
  4. parenteral acyclovir (Zovirax) andvidarabine (VIRA-A) ophthalmic ointment.

Question 2

What issues should the nurse consider when counseling a client on contraceptive methods? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Cultural perspectives on menstruation and pregnancy
  2. Effectiveness of the method
  3. Future childbearing plans
  4. Whether the client is a vegetarian
  5. Age at menarche

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Answer to Question 1

Answer:4
Rationale:Neonatal herpes simplex virus is treated vigorously with parenteral acyclovir for 14 days or longer and topical ophthalmic medication (trifluridine, iododeoxyuridine,or vidarabine).Fluoroquinolones eye drops are used to treat bacterial eye infections.Intraven ous penicillin treats selected bacterial infections. Oral erythromycin is used to treat chlamydial eye infections.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Decisions about contraception should be made voluntarily with full knowledge of advantages, disadvantages, effectiveness, side effects, contraindications, and long-term effects. Many outside factors influence this choice, including cultural practices, religious beliefs, personality, cost, effectiveness, availability, misinformation, practicality of method, and self-esteem.
2. Decisions about contraception should be made voluntarily with full knowledge of advantages, disadvantages, effectiveness, side effects, contraindications, and long-term effects. Many outside factors influence this choice, including cultural practices, religious beliefs, personality, cost, effectiveness, availability, misinformation, practicality of method, and self-esteem.
3. Decisions about contraception should be made voluntarily with full knowledge of advantages, disadvantages, effectiveness, side effects, contraindications, and long-term effects. Many outside factors influence this choice, including cultural practices, religious beliefs, personality, cost, effectiveness, availability, misinformation, practicality of method, and self-esteem.