Answer:Chemical preservatives
Explanation:
Question is incomplete. Complete options have been listed below:
(a) isolation cares in the special care nursery
(b) cleansing of skin with soap, water, and alcohol prior to invasive procedures such as Vit. K administration
(c) wearing gloves for routine care measures
(d) initiating zidovudine treatment once the newborn’s HIV status is determined.
Answer:
(d) initiating zidovudine treatment once the newborn’s HIV status is determined.
Explanation:
HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection leads to the weakening of immune system and can prove fatal for the patient. HIV positive mothers can vertically transmit the infection to their newborns. In such cases, it is very important to take precautions which can reduce the chances of the newborn to contract the infection. Once the HIV status of neonatal is confirmed, anti retroviral therapy can be started. Zidovudine is one such anti retroviral drug. Providing the neonatal zidovudine therapy for six weeks can minimize the chances of HIV infection and can clear the opportunistic infections.
Answer:
It is normal for there to be veins visible underneath the tongue, partly because the mucous membrane is so thin and translucent in this region, but where these vessels become dilated and tortuous, they may appear round and black like caviar.
Answer:
Purpura
Explanation:
These raised reddish purple spots are most likely to be caused by a little pooling of blood under the skin and this condition is termed as Senile Purpura. These spots often fade away as the child ages.
There are no serious complication related to this that may need higher medical attention but some rare serious cases have been seen when the patient also has blood clotting disorder.
