The nurse is assessing sexuality patterns for a homeless person. Which question is most appropriate to determine whether a screening for sexually transmitted infection (STI) is needed?
1) "Are you sexually active?"
2) "Are you sexually active with men?"
3) "Are you sexually active with women?"
4) "Are you experiencing itching or burning?"
ANS: 4
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a. Spasms and difficulty urinating b. Pain in the umbilical region c. Large amounts of voided cloudy urine d. Small amounts of urine voided 2 to 3 times per hour
The teen years are not only a time of critical growth. This makes nutritional assessment and intervention so important. What else occurs during the teen years?
A) Lifelong eating habits are acquired. B) Peer pressure influences growth and development. C) Obesity develops. D) Cultural influences become very important.
As you assess a pregnant patient you suspect false large-for-dates presentation. You should recognize that a possible cause for this is:
A. Inaccurate LMP date B. Excessive amniotic fluid C. Maternal obesity D. All of the above
The nurse is reviewing maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) results. Which conditions are associated with elevated levels of MSAFP? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fetal demise b. Neural tube defects c. Abdominal wall defects d. Chromosomal trisomies e. Gestational trophoblastic disease