During the History, the Client Admits to Being H I

question 32

Multiple Choice

During the history, the client admits to being H I V-positive and says she knows that she is about 16 weeks pregnant. Which statements made by the client indicate an understanding of the plan of care both during the pregnancy and postpartally?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A) "During labor and delivery, I can expect the zidovudine (Z D V) to be given in my Ⅳ."
• B) "After delivery, the dose of zidovudine (Z D V) will be doubled to prevent further infection."
• C) "My baby will be started on zidovudine (Z D V) for six weeks following the birth."
• D) "My baby's zidovudine (Z D V) will be given in a cream form."
• E) "My baby will not need zidovudine (Z D V) if I take it during my pregnancy."

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide Detectors

Devices used to detect the presence of carbon dioxide gas in order to monitor air quality or detect ventilation problems in environments such as indoors.

Cold Weather

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Mercury Thermometer

A traditional device used to measure temperature that contains mercury inside a glass tube, which expands or contracts with temperature changes.

Hazardous Material

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