Author Question: The nurse is assessing a woman with a paralyzed arm who has lost her health insurance due to ... (Read 58 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is assessing a woman with a paralyzed arm who has lost her health insurance due to unemployment.

The nurse recognizes that women with disabilities face which barriers to employment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. No access to transportation
2. Lack of education and training
3. Lack of wheelchair access
4. Lack of wide door openings into buildings
5. Lack of readily available ramps

Question 2

During the history, the patient admits to being HIV-positive and says she knows that she is about 16 weeks pregnant.

Which statements made by the patient indicate an understanding of the plan of care both during the pregnancy and postpartally? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. During labor and delivery, I can expect the zidovudine (AZT) to be given in my IV.
2. After delivery, the dose of zidovudine (AZT) will be doubled to prevent further infection.
3. My baby will be started on zidovudine (AZT) within 12 hours of delivery.
4. My baby's zidovudine (AZT) will be given in a cream form.
5. My baby will not need zidovudine (AZT) if I take it during my pregnancy.

djofnc · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2
Explanation: 1. People with disabilities might not have access to transportation.
2. Lack of education and training is a common factor related to unemployment among women with disabilities.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: All HIV-positive patients are prescribed a three-part therapy after the first trimester. During the labor and delivery process, the doses will be given intravenously.
Rationale 2: The mother will continue with her oral dosage of zidovudine (AZT) after delivery just as prior to delivery.
Rationale 3: Within 812 hours after delivery, the infant is administered oral zidovudine (AZT) and kept on the medication a minimum of 6 weeks.
Rationale 4: The initial treatment is zidovudine (AZT) orally every day. In order to keep the level consistent, it is recommended that dosages be taken consistently.
Rationale 5: The infant will be started on oral zidovudine (AZT) after birth for 6 weeks.