Author Question: A patient, age 29, is diagnosed with genital herpes. She is receiving acyclovir (Zovirax). Which ... (Read 77 times)

maegan_martin · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A patient, age 29, is diagnosed with genital herpes. She is receiving acyclovir (Zovirax). Which would indicate a therapeutic response?

a. Decrease in pruritus
b. Decrease in pain
c. Increase in WBC count
d. Increase in activity tolerance

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 26-year-old patient who was burned 72 hours ago. He has partial-thickness burns to 24 of his body surface area. He begins to excrete large amounts of urine. The nurse should

a. slow the IV solution and monitor for burn shock.
b. monitor for signs of infection.
c. assess for signs of fluid overload.
d. raise the foot of the bed and apply blankets.

Jordin Calloway · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Acyclovir (Zovirax) is an antiviral agent that can alter the course of the disease.

Answer to Question 2

C
As the blood volume increases, the cardiac output increases to increase renal perfusion. The result includes diuresis. However, a great risk for the patient includes fluid overload because of the rapid movement of fluid back into the intravascular space.