A Patient Is Diagnosed with Primary Syphilis During Her Eighth

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with primary syphilis during her eighth week of pregnancy. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the

• A)likelihood of a stillbirth.
• B)plans for cesarean section
• C)intramuscular injection of penicillin.
• D)antibiotic eye drops for the newborn.

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