Microbiology Answers

You volunteered as a nurse in a barrio in the province. A 25-year-old female sought consult because of fever of 5 days duration. Upon interview, you learned that she had an episode of mild gum bleeding. She also complained of muscle pain and abdominal pain. The nearest laboratory is 10 km away from your area and there are no available means of transportation. 

a.  What test should you do to rule out Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?

b.  Explain how to perform this test.

c.  Explain the positive result for this test.

d.  What are some nursing interventions that you can do for this patient? 

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You volunteered as a nurse in a barrio in the province. A 25-year-old female sought a consult because of a fever of 5 days duration. Upon interview, you learned that she had an episode of mild gum bleeding. She also complained of muscle pain and abdominal pain. The nearest laboratory is 10 km away from your area and there is no available means of transportation. 

a. What test should you do to rule out Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?

b. Explain how to perform this test.

c. Explain the positive result for this test.

d. What are some nursing interventions that you can do for this patient?

1. A 44-year-old male has 7 days history of fever. Dengue rapid tests were requested with the following results:

                 Dengue NS1 Ag = negative

                      Dengue IgM = positive        Dengue IgG = Positive

a. Interpret this result. Explain

b. Can you conclude from the result that the patient has an active dengue infection? Can you conclude from the result that the patient does not have dengue at the moment? Explain your answer.

c. What will be your advice to the patient? 

1. A 17 year old female has 4 days history of fever. Dengue NS1 Ag was requested and revealed:

                  Dengue NS1 Ag = positive

a. Interpret this result. Explain 

b.  Can you conclude from the result that the patient has active dengue infection? Can you conclude from the result that the patient does not have dengue at the moment? Explain your answer.

c. What will be your advise to the patient? 

1. A 5 year old boy has been having fever for 2 days. Dengue IgM and IgG were requested and revealed:

                    IgM =  negative

                    IgG = positive

a.  Interpret this result. Explain

b.  Can you conclude from the result that the patient has dengue? Can you conclude from the result that the         patient does not have dengue at the moment? Explain your answer.    

c. What will be your advise to the parents? 

Analyze the following cases.

1. A 5 year old boy has been having fever for 2 days. Dengue IgM and IgG were requested and revealed:

                    IgM =  negative

                    IgG = positive

a.  Interpret this result. Explain

b.  Can you conclude from the result that the patient has dengue? Can you conclude from the result that the         patient does not have dengue at the moment? Explain your answer.    c. What will be your advise to the parents?

2. A 17 year old female has 4 days history of fever. Dengue NS1 Ag was requested and revealed:

                  Dengue NS1 Ag = positive

a. Interpret this result. Explain

b. Can you conclude from the result that the patient has active dengue infection? Can you conclude from the             result that the patient does not have dengue at the moment? Explain your answer.        c. What will be your advise to the patient?