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ENagel

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A nurse explained to a new mother that because she had tested positive for the hepatitis B virus, her newborn son would need the hepatitis B vaccine immediately and then also an immune globulin injection.
 
  Wait, said the new mother. Why is my son getting two shots? Which of the following statements would be the best response by the nurse?
  a. One injection protects your son, while the other encourages his body to build up immunity.
  b. One shot keeps your son from getting sick, while the other is a typical vaccine to prevent you from accidentally infecting him.
  c. Since you've already been infected with the virus, your son needs twice as much protection.
  d. The second shot is just to make sure the first one works.

Question 2

A client with tuberculosis (TB) asks why the nurse is required to watch the client swallow the medication each day. Which of the following statements is the best response by the nurse?
 
  a. Clients with TB are often noncompliant, so if I directly observe, you will be sure to take the drugs that have been ordered.
  b. This therapy is recommended to make sure that you receive the treatment you need and the infection doesn't become resistant to the drugs.
  c. This is to make sure you take your medication if your condition becomes so advanced that you do not have enough cerebral oxygenation to remember.
  d. Tuberculosis medications are very expensive so this method ensures that government money doesn't get wasted on those who will not take the drugs.



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pallen55

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




ENagel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


xthemafja

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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