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crazycityslicker · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Near the end of the first week of life, an infant, who has not been treated for any infection, develops a copper-colored maculopapular rash on the palms and around the mouth and anus. The newborn is showing signs of:

1. gonorrhea.
2. the herpes simplex virus.
3. congenital syphilis.
4. HIV.

Question 2

Nurses should be aware that all reputable childbirth methods attempt to do all of the following except:

1. increase the woman's sense of control.
2. prepare a support person to help in labor.
3. guarantee a pain-free childbirth.
4. train the woman in physical conditioning.

firehawk60 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. The rash is indicative of congenital syphilis. The lesions may extend over the trunk and extremities.
3. Correct. The rash is indicative of congenital syphilis. The lesions may extend over the trunk and extremities.

Answer to Question 2

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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. All methods try to increase a woman's sense of control, prepare a support per-son, and train the woman in physical conditioning (which includes breathing techniques). They cannot promise a pain-free childbirth.
4. Correct. All methods try to increase a woman's sense of control, prepare a support person, and train the woman in physical conditioning (which includes breathing techniques). They cannot promise a pain-free childbirth.