The nurse educates prenatal patients about the threat of TORCH ...

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The nurse educates prenatal patients about the threat of TORCH infections. Which infections are included in this classification? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Toxoplasmosis
  b. Toxemia
  c. Cytomegalovirus
  d. Rubella
  e. Herpes simplex

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a macrosomic newborn of a diabetic patient. What complications will the nurse assess for in the newborn? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Meconium ileus
  b. Diarrhea
  c. Hypoglycemia
  d. Muscle tremors
  e. Urine retention

[Heffejeff]

Answer to Question 1

aNS: A, C, D, E
The TORCH infections are toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The fetus responds to the hyperglycemia from the mother's blood and produces increased insulin. This insulin may cause hypoglycemia in the infant after it is no longer exposed to the mother's blood.

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[ecabral0]

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