The human immunodeficiency virus suppresses the immune system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse is reviewing a postoperative client's chart prior to a physician's office visit
Lab reports reveal a prior WBC of 40,000/mm3, a current WBC count of 8000/mm3, and a current wound culture negative, following a Staphylococcus aureus infection. Tertiary intention of wound healing is documented at the last visit. Which current assessment of wound healing is anticipated? A) Wound edges well approximated. No redness/swelling noted. B) Edges of incision well approximated with the center of incision open. Green purulent drainage noted. C) Wound edges sutured. Scant amount of drainage noted. No foul odor. D) Wound packed with inch sterile packing material; interior pink.
The nurse prepares to remove the client's continuous sutures today. Choose suitable nursing interventions for suture removal and rank the nursing interventions beginning with the first nurs-ing action
1. Perform thorough hand hygiene and open supplies. 2. Obtain suture extractor and incisional cleansing agents. 3. Gather sterile supplies and explain procedure to the client. 4. Remove every other suture today and then assess incision. 5. Ask client to cleanse incision in shower with chlorhexidine. 6. Instruct nursing assistant to remove and dispose of dressing
Which of the following accompanies decreased ovarian function?
A) Increased sleep B) Diminution of sexual interest C) Enlargement of the clitoris D) Decrease in vaginal secretions
A nurse is examining a patient with a potential of polycystic ovarian syndrome. The nurse knows that which diagnostic is the most important indicator to support a diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome?
1. Total estrogen level 2. Waist to chest ratio 3. Hyperandrogenism 4. Hypoinsulinemia