An RN Is Part of a Team That Has Traveled

question 13

Multiple Choice

An RN is part of a team that has traveled to sub-Saharan Africa to volunteer in a medical clinic. The clinic is in an underdeveloped rural area. A 5-year-old boy is brought into the clinic with a high fever, sore throat, body aches, and weakness. Through the translator, the nurse finds out that the boy has been sick for about a week. He is noted to be barefoot and his mother reports he plays in area ponds to stay cool.
-Which of the following diseases should the nurse be most concerned about,considering the patient's presentation?  

• A)Meningitis
• B)Tetanus
• C)Polio
• D)Typhoid

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Definitions:

Venipuncture

The puncture of a vein with a needle, typically for the purpose of drawing blood or administering intravenous therapy.

Hydrogen peroxide

A chemical compound (H2O2) used as an oxidizer, bleaching agent, and antiseptic.

Sodium chloride

A chemical compound known as table salt, commonly used in food seasoning and preservation.

Capillary puncture

A medical procedure for collecting blood samples by puncturing the capillaries, often done on the fingertip or earlobe, for testing purposes.