A nurse is administering analgesia to a 77-year-old female patient who has been diagnosed with herpes zoster (shingles). Which of the following statements about the patient's diagnosis is most accurate?
A) The disease was most likely contracted sexually, earlier in life.
B) Antibiotics, coupled with pain control, will be the most likely course of treatment.
C) Age-related changes to the immune system likely made the woman particularly susceptible.
D) The infectious process exists in the brain even though symptoms are most often felt peripherally.
Question 2
Despite advances in surgical techniques, surgery remains an activity that carries a significant risk of injury. What measure should the OR nurse take to minimize a patient's risk of intraoperative positioning injury?
A) Assess the patient's IV access site at regular intervals during surgery.
B) Ensure that no body part experiences undue pressure or restriction of blood supply.
C) Reposition the patient every 20 to 30 minutes while the patient is under anesthetic.
D) Perform light massage to pressure points during surgery if the procedure allows for this.
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