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    HESI RN EXIT PROCTORED EXAM

    A client at 10-weeks gestation reports a maculopapular rash on the face, fever, malaise, sore throat, and lymphadenopathy. Which laboratory result should the nurse review?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Gonorrhea: While sexually transmitted infections can affect pregnancy, the symptoms described are not consistent with gonorrhea. B. Group B Streptococcus: Group B Streptococcus is commonly screened for in pregnant individuals but does not typically present with the described symptoms. C. Toxoplasmosis: Toxoplasmosis can affect pregnancy, but the symptoms described are not specific to toxoplasmosis. D. Rubella: Rubella infection during pregnancy can lead to congenital rubella syndrome, which can cause birth defects. The symptoms described are consistent with rubella infection.

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