A client with genital herpes simplex infection asks the nurse, “Will I ever be cured of this infection?” Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
There is a new vaccine available that prevents the infection from returning
All you need is a dose of penicillin and the infection will be gone
There is no cure, but drug therapy helps to reduce symptoms and recurrences
Once you have the infection, you develop an immunity to it
The Correct Answer is C
Choice A rationale
As of my knowledge cutoff in 2021, there is no vaccine available that prevents genital herpes simplex infection from returning.
Choice B rationale
Penicillin is not effective against viral infections such as genital herpes. Antiviral medications are used to manage symptoms and reduce recurrences.
Choice C rationale
This is the most appropriate response. While there is no cure for genital herpes, antiviral medications can help to reduce symptoms and the frequency of recurrences.
Choice D rationale
Having a genital herpes infection does not lead to immunity. The virus remains in the body and can cause recurrent outbreaks.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Choice A rationale
In infants with asymmetric intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), not all body parts appear proportionate. Typically, the head is disproportionately larger compared to the rest of the body.
Choice B rationale
While the extremities can be smaller in infants with IUGR, this is not specific to asymmetric IUGR910.
Choice C rationale
In asymmetric IUGR, the head seems large compared with the rest of the body. This is because the body slows its growth to allow the brain to continue growing.
Choice D rationale
One side of the body appearing slightly smaller than the other is not a typical characteristic of asymmetric IUGR910.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Kernicterus is a rare type of brain damage that occurs in a newborn with severe jaundice. It happens when a substance in the blood, bilirubin, builds up to very high levels and spreads into the brain tissues. This condition can cause athetoid cerebral palsy and hearing loss. Kernicterus also causes problems with vision and teeth and sometimes can cause intellectual disabilities. However, the symptoms provided do not align with this condition.
Choice B rationale
A severe cardiac anomaly could cause heart failure and respiratory distress, but it would not explain the positive Coomb’s test, high bilirubin levels, severe anemia, jaundice, and generalized edema.
Choice C rationale
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a common problem in premature babies. It causes babies to need extra oxygen and help with breathing. RDS occurs most often in babies born before the 28th week of pregnancy and can be a problem for babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It’s caused by a lack of a slippery substance called surfactant, which helps the lungs inflate with air and keeps them from collapsing. However, the symptoms provided do not align with this condition.
Choice D rationale
Hydrops fetalis is a severe, life-threatening problem of severe edema (swelling) in the fetus and newborn. It is also called hydrops. There are two types of hydrops fetalis: immune and nonimmune. Immune hydrops fetalis is a complication of a severe form of Rh incompatibility, which can be prevented. Nonimmune hydrops fetalis occurs as a result of other diseases, such as infections, heart or lung defects, liver disease, or genetic disorders, which aligns with the symptoms provided.
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