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Garrulous

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The role of the nurse in family planning is to
 
  a. Advise couples on which contraceptive to use.
  b. Educate couples on the various methods of contraception.
  c. Decide on the best method of contraception for the couple.
  d. Refer the couple to a reliable physician.

Question 2

What is the most common mode of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the pediatric population?
 
  a. Perinatal transmission
  b. Sexual abuse
  c. Blood transfusions
  d. Poor handwashing



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Answer to Question 1

B
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A The nurse should not advise the couple, only educate them.
B The nurse's role is to provide information to the couple so that they can make an
informed decision about family planning.
C The nurse cannot decide on the best method for the couple; only they can decide
which method is best for them.
D The nurse can educate and if the couple decides on a method that requires a
physician visit, the nurse can then assist the couple in selecting an appropriate
physician or primary health care provider.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A Perinatal transmission accounts for the highest percentage (91) of HIV
infections in children. Infected women can transmit the virus to their infants
across the placenta during pregnancy, at delivery, and through breastfeeding.
B Cases of HIV infection from sexual abuse have been reported; however,
perinatal transmission accounts for most pediatric HIV infections.
C Although in the past some children became infected with HIV through blood
transfusions, improved laboratory screening has significantly reduced the
probability of contracting HIV from blood products.
D Poor handwashing is not an etiology of HIV infection.



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