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Mr3Hunna

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A patient with central diabetes insipidus (DI) likely has which occurrence as part of his health history?
 
  a. Brain surgery to remove a tumor
  b. A kidney disorder
  c. Water addiction
  d. A thyroid disorder

Question 2

The nurse is providing information to a patient who has recently been diagnosed with genital herpes. Which statements indicate the need for further instruction? (select all that apply.)
 
  a. I am only contagious when I have open sores.
  b. The infection is limited to only my ge-nital region.
  c. There is no permanent cure for this con-dition.
  d. I will need to contact my physician for antibiotic cream for the open lesions whenever I have an outbreak.
  e. I should wash my hands carefully to prevent introduction of bacteria to the area.



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nicoleclaire22

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Answer to Question 1

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Central DI is caused by insult to the pituitary that results from a brain injury or invasive brain surgery. Kidney disorders, water addiction, and thyroid disorders do not cause central DI.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
The disease may be spread during outbreaks. It is possible to spread the infection with viral shedding between outbreaks. Herpes is a lifelong condition. There is no cure. The condition's treatment can include the administration of antiviral medication. Antibiotics are not typically in-dicated unless a secondary bacterial infection develops. Proper hand hygiene is important to prevent both further spreading of the virus and introduction of bacteria to the affected area.





 

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