The nurse determines that it is necessary to implement airborne precautions for children with which infection?

A. Cervical exams should not be performed: Performing a cervical exam in placenta previa can trigger severe hemorrhage because the placenta may partially or completely cover the cervical os. Avoiding exams unless the location is confirmed by ultrasound is standard practice.

B. Symptoms include painful bleeding that is bright red in color: Placenta previa typically causes painless, bright red vaginal bleeding during the second or third trimester. Painful bleeding is more characteristic of placental abruption, making this statement inaccurate.

C. The mother is at risk for placental abruption: While placenta previa itself does not cause abruption, patients may still have overlapping risk factors, and any abnormal placental implantation can complicate labor, making monitoring important.

D. Placenta previa is a result of improper placement of the placenta in the uterus: Placenta previa occurs when the placenta implants low in the uterus, partially or completely covering the cervical os, which is considered improper placement relative to normal implantation in the upper uterine segment.

A. Spirituality: Spirituality may influence personal beliefs and provide guidance, but it is not the primary factor affecting a teen’s immediate self-esteem during adolescence. Its impact is more indirect and long-term.

B. Confirmation: Positive feedback and recognition from peers, family, and teachers strongly shape a teen’s self-esteem. Adolescents rely on external validation to develop confidence and self-worth during identity formation.

C. Strong authority figures: Authority figures can provide structure and guidance, but their influence on self-esteem is less direct compared with the feedback and acknowledgment received from peers and social interactions.

D. Morals and values: Personal morals and values guide behavior, yet they are more internalized over time and do not have the immediate effect on self-esteem that social confirmation provides.

E. Body image: Body image becomes increasingly important during adolescence, particularly in social settings, but it represents just one aspect of self-esteem and is heavily influenced by the affirmation received from others.