The nurse outlines reasons why young patients are frequently reluctant to have their sexually transmitted infections (STIs) reported, which are: (Select all that apply.)
a. fear of parental reaction.
b. embarrassment about their condition.
c. fear of reprisal from identified contacts.
d. fear of information becoming public.
e. fear of rejection by peers.
A, B, C, D, E
All the options are realistic concerns about reporting contacts.
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What does the nurse know will be ordered for this patient to assess his sexual functioning? A) Sperm count B) Ejaculation capability tests C) Engorgement tests D) Nocturnal penile tumescence tests
A nurse is assessing four clients. Which clients should the nurse recommend to attend a structured day program?
A) An acutely suicidal teenager B) A severely mentally ill woman with history of medication noncompliance C) A socially isolated elderly individual D) A depressed individual who is able to contract for safety
When providing care to an elderly client living with her son and daughter-in-law, the nurse assesses the client and family. This is an aspect of
A) Client-centered nursing interventions B) Outcome criteria for care C) Family-centered care D) Age-related nursing care
If the patient does not get adequate exercise, all of the following will occur except
A. bones lose minerals and muscles atrophy. B. contractures and deformities develop. C. body circulation is slowed. D. osteoporosis will cause bones to break.