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cagreen833

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The nurse is planning care for an adolescent with AIDS. The priority nursing goal is to
 
  a. Prevent infection.
  b. Prevent secondary cancers.
  c. Restore immunologic defenses.
  d. Identify source of infection.

Question 2

A woman gave birth to a healthy 7-pound, 13-ounce infant girl. The nurse suggests that the woman place the infant to her breast within 15 minutes after birth.
 
  The nurse knows that breastfeeding is effective during the first 30 minutes after birth because this is the a. Transition period
  b. First period of reactivity
  c. Organizational stage
  d. Second period of reactivity



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Answer to Question 1

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A As a result of the immunocompromise that is associated with HIV infection, the
prevention of infection is paramount. Although certain precautions are justified
in limiting exposure to infection, these must be balanced with the concern for the
child's normal developmental needs.
B Preventing secondary cancers is not currently possible.
C Current drug therapy is affecting the disease progression; although not a cure,
these drugs can suppress viral replication preventing further deterioration.
D Case finding is not a priority nursing goal.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A The transition period is the phase between intrauterine and extrauterine
existence.
B The first period of reactivity is the first phase of transition and lasts up to 30
minutes after birth. The infant is highly alert during this phase.
C There is no such phase as the organizational stage.
D The second period of reactivity occurs roughly between 4 and 8 hours after birth,
after a period of prolonged sleep.




cagreen833

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


okolip

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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