A client is 4 months pregnant and confides in the nurse that her ...

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A client is 4 months pregnant and confides in the nurse that her husband has a history of genital herpes although she has never caught the infection from him. The nurse's response should be based on the fact that
 
  a. the virus can be shed without symptoms
  b. the client will have to have a cesarean section
  c. prophylactic antibiotics will be necessary to prevent the spread
  d. absence of symptoms is reassuring that the infection has not been transmitted

Question 2

The mother of a premature infant states that sometimes her baby closes her eyes and turns away when she talks and touches her. The nurse explains that this behavior indicates her infant
 
  a. is sleepy and needs to rest
  b. may not be able to hear her voice
  c. may be having some physical discomfort
  d. is overwhelmed by the stimuli

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Answer to Question 1

A
The nurse's response should be based on the fact that the herpes virus can be shed without symptoms. This disease has dormant periods, and the virus can be shed during these periods. So the mother can not be sure that she does not have the disease and should be tested.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse would explain that this behavior indicates her infant is overwhelmed by the stimuli. This is a common neonatal response to sensory overload. Although the infant may be sleepy and need rest, it doesn't explain the neonate's behavior. If the infant was not able to hear her voice, the infant would still be drawn to the warmth of the mother's breath. The infant's behavior is not a usual manifestation of pain.