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dakota nelson

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Which one of the following findings would alert the nurse to the development of HELLP syndrome in a pregnant client?
 
  A) Hyperglycemia
  B) Elevated platelet count
  C) Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC)
  D) Elevated liver enzymes

Question 2

After teaching the parents of a child with varicella zoster, the nurse determines that the parents have understood the teaching when they state that their child can return to school at which time?
 
  A) After day 5 of the rash
  B) When the rash is completely healed
  C) Once the rash appears
  D) After the lesions have crusted


steff9894

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Response:
HELLP is an acronym for hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets. Hyperglycemia is not a part of this syndrome. HELLP may increase the woman's risk for DIC.

Answer to Question 2

D
Response:
Children with chickenpox (varicella zoster) can return to school once the lesions have crusted.


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dakota nelson

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
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