The nurse is about to tell a client that her Pap smear result was abnormal. Which statement should the nurse include?
1. "The Pap smear is used to diagnose cervical cancer."
2. "A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is needed."
3. "Colposcopy to further examine your cervix is the next step."
4. "Your cervix needs to be treated with cryotherapy."
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Explanation: 3. Colposcopy is an examination of the cervix through a magnifying device.
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a. formal teaching. b. informal teaching. c. both formal and informal teaching. d. psychomotor teaching.
Stages of change is a construct that was developed within:
A) The Health Belief Model B) The Transtheoretical Model C) Health as Expanding Consciousness Model D) The Health Care Systems Model
The nurse is reviewing charts. A client seen in the clinic yesterday reported seeing a practitioner that placed his hands above a painful abdomen in order to transfer energy
This resulted in a decrease in pain simultaneously with an improved overall sense of well-being. The nurse understands this therapy to be: A. Reiki. B. Therapeutic touch. C. Homeopathy. D. Chiropractic.
The nurse is teaching a patient about the anticholinergic agent prescribed for urinary retention. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will chew gum to relieve dry mouth." b. "I will limit my fluid intake." c. "I will eat fresh fruits." d. "I will not drive if I develop blurred vision."