The nurse is conducting a review of systems for a patient with a history of a mood disorder. Which are biographical questions the nurse will include in this process? Select all that apply
1) "How old are you?"
2) "What is your highest level of education?"
3) "With which cultural background do you associate?"
4) "What is your current marital status?"
5) "Did you have any major health problems when you were a child?"
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4
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A) Effective contraception must accompany this medication. B) Administer the medication on an empty stomach to decrease discomfort. C) The tablets should be crushed if they are too large to swallow. D) Administer a vitamin A supplement daily to enhance effectiveness.
The nurse is aware that primary dysmenorrhea may cause the young female to develop:
a. exaggerated perceptions of the severity of the symptoms. b. nonreliance on medications for relief. c. negative attitude toward her own sexuali-ty. d. inappropriate coping skills.
The nursing manager feels that intimacy needs are not being assessed or addressed by the staff on the unit. What action by the manager is best?
a. Tell the staff sexuality is expected to be assessed. b. Provide the staff with education on sex-uality. c. Obtain tools for staff to use when assess-ing sexuality. d. Allow those with cultural objections to opt out.
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A. Lidocaine B. Eucerin® C. Aquaphor® D. Petroleum jelly