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cherise1989

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The mother brings the child to the nurse because of exposure to varicella. The nurse explains that early signs of the disease are:
 
  a. high fever over 101 F.
  b. general malaise.
  c. increased appetite.
  d. crusty sores.

Question 2

A lumbar puncture was performed on a patient without a signed informed consent form. This may be a situation in which a patient could sue for:
 
  a. punitive damages.
  b. civil battery.
  c. assault.
  d. nothing; no violation has occurred.


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spencer.martell

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Early signs of varicella will develop during the prodromal period and are mainly low-grade fever, malaise, and anorexia. Lesions do not appear until later.

Answer to Question 2

B
Civil assault charges can be brought against someone performing an invasive procedure without the patient's informed consent legally documented.


cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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