This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What should the nurse emphasize when counseling an anxious HIV-positive mother about the care of her ... (Read 52 times)

Mimi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
on: Jul 11, 2018
What should the nurse emphasize when counseling an anxious HIV-positive mother about the care of her HIV-positive infant?
 
  a. The baby will develop AIDS and refer her to a local AIDS support group. The baby will remain HIV-positive for the rest of its life.
  b. Although infants of HIV-infected mothers may test positive for HIV antibodies, not all infants are infected with the virus.
  c. She has not yet developed AIDS, and that it is possible the baby will not develop AIDS for many years.
  d. If the infant is started on zidovudine (AZT) within the first month after delivery, AIDS can be prevented.

Question 2

Which statement is most appropriate for a nurse to tell a patient before insertion of the radioactive implant?
 
  a. Nurses will always be available, but they will spend only short periods of time at your bedside.
  b. Personal cleanliness is essential, so you will be given a complete bed bath each day.
  c. Your diet will be changed to a high-fiber diet to encourage daily bowel movements.
  d. Your bed linens will be completely changed each day to minimize radioactive contamination.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

manuelcastillo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The decline in pediatric AIDS incidence is associated with the increased compliance with universal counseling and testing of pregnant women and the use of zidovudine by HIV-infected pregnant women and their newborn infants. Infants born to HIV-infected mothers will have positive HIV antibody results as long as 15 to 18 months after birth. This is caused by maternal antibodies that cross the placenta during gestation and remain in the infant's circulatory system.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Generally, it is recommended that the nurse spend no more than 10 minutes at a time in the room of a patient with an implant. Baths and linen changes are not given daily. A low-residue diet is the norm to minimize peristalsis and bowel movements that might dislodge the implant.


Mimi

  • Member
  • Posts: 542
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

Mochi

  • Member
  • Posts: 300
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Your skin wrinkles if you stay in the bathtub a long time because the outermost layer of skin (which consists of dead keratin) swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin below it, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. This happens to the hands and feet because they have the thickest layer of dead keratin cells.

Did you know?

More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
Hubba Hubba Nurse Smiley Hubba Hubba Nurse Smiley
The human integration pyramid care model The human integration pyramid care model
THE DIMENSIONS OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE THE DIMENSIONS OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Advantages and Disadvantages of Managed Care Advantages and Disadvantages of Managed Care
Mother’s Day Mother’s Day
Video: Global warming and its effect on climate change

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library