AIDS can be prevented with a vaccine.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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An adolescent is brought to the emergency department after an automobile accident. When the nurse approaches the adolescent, he becomes combative. The nurse notes his speech is slurred and his gait is ataxic
What does the nurse suspect the adolescent has used? a. Alcohol b. Cocaine c. Amphetamines d. PCP
A 25-year-old woman comes to the clinic with a yellowish-green malodorous vaginal discharge. She says it makes her itch and makes it hard to urinate
After a microscopic examination that confirms trichomoniasis, the patient is placed on metronidazole (Flagyl) for 7 days. How should the nurse advise the patient? a. Avoid alcohol while on Flagyl b. Be aware that her urine may turn blue and will stain clothing c. Wear snug underwear during treatment d. Be aware that she need not notify her sexual partners as trichomoniasis is not contagious
It is important for critically ill patients to feel safe. Which nursing strategies help the patient to feel safe in the critical care setting? (Select all that apply.)
a. Allow family members to remain at the bedside. b. Be sure to consult with the charge nurse before making any patient care decisions. c. Provide informal conversation by discussing your plans for after work. d. Respond promptly to call bells or other communication for assistance.
The client receiving tamoxifen (Tamofen) asks how this therapy helps fight breast cancer. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "The breast cancer cells need estrogen to continue growing. This agent decreases your circulating levels of estrogen." B. "The breast cancer cells need estrogen to continue growing. This agent causes you to secrete testosterone instead of estrogen." C. "The breast cancer cells need estrogen to continue growing. This agent kills off both the normal estrogen-secreting cells and the cancer cells." D. "The breast cancer cells need estrogen to continue growing. This agent blocks the receptors for your naturally occurring estrogen, reducing its availability to the cancer cells."