The nurse is caring for a woman hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum. What should the nurse expect the initial treatment will be?
Select one:

Enteral nutrition to correct nutritional deficits.

Corticosteroids and antibiotics to reduce the infection.

NPO for 48 hrs and IV therapy to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

All antiemetic, such as pyridoxine (vitamin B6) to control nausea and vomiting.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

a. This may be necessary once the woman's condition stabilizes, but it is not the initial treatment.
b. This is not typically indicated for hyperemesis gravidarum.

c. This is the initial treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum to prevent dehydration and correct electrolyte imbalances.
d. This may be part of the treatment plan, but it is not the initial treatment.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a. While breast self-examination (BSE) can be done at any time, the best time is 5 to 7 days after menses ceases when the breasts are less likely to be tender or swollen.
b. This is the best time for BSE when the breasts are least likely to be tender or swollen.
c. This is not the best time for BSE.

d. This is not the best time for BSE.

A. Human papillomavirus. HPV B. Herpes simplex c Condyloma lata C. Chlamydia. D. Chlamydia.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral STI, not bacterial.

b. Herpes simplex is a viral STI, not bacterial.

c. Condyloma lata is a manifestation of secondary syphilis, which is caused by Treponema pallidum, a bacterium, but it is not the most common bacterial STI.
d. Chlamydia is the most common bacterial STI.

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The nurse is caring for a woman hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum. What should the nurse expect the initial treatment will be?
Select one: