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The nurse is caring for a small-for-gestational-age infant born to a drug-dependent patient. For which manifestations should the nurse assess as evidence of withdrawal symptoms in the newborn? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Tremors
  B) Convulsions
  C) High-pitched cry
  D) Constant movement
  E) Sluggish respiratory rate

Question 2

A nurse is preparing a teaching program for a group of pregnant women about preventing infections during pregnancy. When describing measures for preventing cytomegalovirus infection, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
 
  A) Frequent handwashing
  B) Immunization
  C) Prenatal screening
  D) Antibody titer screening



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A, B, C, D
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Infants of drug-dependent women tend to be small for gestational age. If the patient took a drug close to birth, the infant may show withdrawal symptoms shortly after birth that include tremors, convulsions, high-pitched cry, and constant movement. Respiratory rate would be rapid and not sluggish.

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Most women are asymptomatic and don't know they have been exposed to CMV. Prenatal screening for CMV infection is not routinely performed. Since there is no therapy that prevents or treats CMV infections, nurses are responsible for educating and supporting childbearing-age women at risk for CMV infection. Stressing the importance of good handwashing and use of sound hygiene practices can help to reduce transmission of the virus. There is no immunization for CMV. Antibody titer levels would be useful for identifying women at risk for rubella.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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