After the death of a child, a patient is experiencing depression and anxiety. For which type of therapy should the nurse prepare teaching material?
1. Hypnosis
2. Desensitization
3. Benzodiazepines
4. Psychotherapy
4. Psychotherapy
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A patient returns from a trip to the Caribbean and is suffering from severe diarrhea related to E. coli. Which of the following medications is the drug of choice for traveler's diarrhea?
A) Rifaximin (Xifaxan) B) Spectinomycin (Trobicin) C) Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin) D) Erythromycin (Ery-Tab)
A woman is admitted in an advanced stage of labor and is experiencing strong contractions. The nurse needs to collect information on the woman's social and demographic history
However, the nurse recognizes that it is not appropriate to conduct an in-depth health history at this time. Which assessment questions would be priority at this time? (Select all that apply.) a. Is there a language barrier? b. Does she avoid eye contact? c. How much rest has she had lately? d. Is her partner employed full time? e. Is the woman able to ask for what she needs? f. Does she talk freely with the nurse and her partner?
In response to an HIV-infected patient asking about tuberculosis (TB), the nurse should explain that:
A) TB is often transmitted at the time of HIV transmission. B) HIV infection increases the risk of acquiring TB. C) HIV suppresses the activation of latent TB. D) TB is the leading cause of death in HIV-infected people.
A 13-year-old female patient asks the school nurse when her menstrual cycle will start, as she is already developing breasts. What should the nurse include in the response to this patient?
1. The teenager should be referred to a gynecologist for a pelvic examination. 2. The teenager should have started her period by now. 3. Menses will probably start within a few years. 4. The teenager should be tested for hormonal imbalances.