Select the Instructions Given by the Nurse That Are Most

question 1

Multiple Choice

Select the instructions given by the nurse that are most accurate for a woman who is HIV positive and 3 months pregnant who comes to the prenatal clinic for care.

• A)You will need a C-section to prevent the transmission of the virus to your baby.
• B)There is a good chance that your baby will not be infected with the virus if you take your medications.
• C)In a large percentage of cases, the virus is transmitted through the placenta.
• D)Your baby will be very ill from the HIV infection when it is born.

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by episodes of binge eating followed by methods to prevent weight gain, such as excessive exercise or purging.

Pathological Changes

Alterations in body tissues and organs which can cause or are caused by disease.

Binge Eating Disorder

A serious eating disorder marked by recurring episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

Restricting-Type Anorexia Nervosa

A type of anorexia nervosa in which people reduce their weight by severely restricting their food intake.