A client diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection reports having "no idea" how the illness was contracted. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for the client at this time?
A) Anxiety
B) Knowledge Deficit
C) Ineffective Coping
D) Sexual Dysfunction
Answer: B
The client having no idea how the illness was contracted indicates a deficit in knowledge regarding the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. There is not enough information to determine if the client has sexual dysfunction, ineffective coping, or anxiety.
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A) Dissociation
B) Denial
C) Regression
D) Transference
A client is prescribed fosphenytoin sodium. The nurse prepares to administer this by which route?
a. oral c. intramuscular b. subcutaneous d. intravenous
Which will the nurse assess when focusing on the patient's healthcare practices during a cultural assessment
1) Health-seeking beliefs and behaviors 2) Traditional care 3) Biomedical care 4) Status of healthcare providers
The Papanicolaou test is used to diagnose:
a. breast cancer. b. cervical cancer. c. uterine cancer. d. ovarian cancer.