The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Returned from a Humanitarian

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who returned from a humanitarian trip to Central American two weeks ago. The patient is jaundiced and is diagnosed with hepatitis A. The patient is the parent of three school-age children. Which statement, if made by the patient, is a priority for follow-up?

• A)"I can't go home and expose my children to this."
• B)"We cared for several very ill people on our trip."
• C)"I plan to get a lot of rest in the next few days."
• D)"I am likely to recover fully eventually."

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Definitions:

Infant's Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute in an infant, an important vital sign in assessing the cardiovascular health and overall well-being of a baby.

Apical

Pertaining to the apex or highest point, often used in medical contexts to describe the location of the apex of the heart or a lung.

Oxygen Saturation Readings

measure the percentage of hemoglobin in the bloodstream that is saturated with oxygen, a critical indicator of respiratory and overall health.