A female patient is complaining of a "watery" vaginal discharge with a "really strong fishy" odor. Which health problem should the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing?
A. Trichomoniasis infection
B. Yeast infection
C. Genital warts
D. Bacterial vaginosis
Answer: D
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A client who sustained a head injury is intubated and receiving volume-cycled mechanical ventilation via the controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) mode. The nurse would explain that this means
a. a preset amount of pressure stays in the client's lungs at the end of exhalation. b. spontaneous inspiratory effort triggers the ventilator to deliver a preset tidal volume. c. the client's own breaths can become "stacked" with the ventilator breaths. d. the ventilator delivers the preset volume regardless of the client's efforts.
A patient has been largely unsuccessful in achieving adequate control of dyslipidemia through lifestyle changes and the use of a statin. As a result, the patient has been prescribed cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran)
What change in this patient's lipid profile will the nurse identify as the most likely goal of therapy? A) Reduction in triglycerides B) Reduction in total serum cholesterol levels C) Increase in HDL levels D) Reduction in LDL cholesterol levels
Your neighbor who is also your friend stops you as you are walking in to your house after work. She says she heard that John across the street was in your hospital with a heart attack and is not doing very well. She asks you if that is true
You know that John is in cardiac care and has a poor prognosis. Which of the following is the best response to your friend's question? A) "I heard he was in the hospital. I'll check this out tomorrow." B) "I don't know if he is in the hospital or not. I've just been so busy." C) "We're all good friends and good neighbors and I know he wouldn't mind me telling you about his condition." D) "I'm sorry but I can't share confidential patient information."