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craiczarry

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A patient has been discharged from the hospital after a kidney transplant. Which of the following nursing interventions is the first line of defense against the immunosuppressant patient developing an infection?
 
  A) Limit visitors in the home
  B) Patient should wear a mask
  C) Administer antibiotics
  D) Provide personal hygiene

Question 2

A woman who is in the first trimester of her pregnancy has told the nurse, I've stopped taking my blood pressure pill because I know it could harm the baby. Instead, I've started taking natural and herbal remedies.
 
   What nursing diagnosis is suggested by the woman's statement? A) Deficient knowledge related to drug and herbal effects during pregnancy
  B) Health-seeking behaviors related to protection of fetal health
  C) Acute confusion related to the potential teratogenic effects of herbs
  D) Effective therapeutic regimen management related to use of herbs rather than drugs



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C.mcnichol98

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A
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This patient is evidently unaware of the fact that herbs pose risks to her fetus and that such risks are not limited to drugs. The nurse should address this knowledge gap. Acute confusion suggests a deficit in cognitive processes, not a lack of relevant and accurate information.




craiczarry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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