An athlete is diagnosed with vaginitis and asks the nurse what she should do. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Avoid direct sunlight.
B) Take regular tub baths.
C) Wear cotton underpants.
D) Use scented tampons.
C
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2. The nurse has started to infuse the first of two units of packed red blood cells (prbc) on her patient. What is the nurse's next best action?
a. Delegate to the NAP to take vital signs every 15 minutes for 1 hour. b. Infuse the blood at a rate of 100 mL/hr so it will infuse in 4 hours. c. Infuse an IV solution of lactated Ringer's with the blood. d. Remain with the patient for the first 15 minutes of the infusion.
A patient of Chinese descent is in the community clinic for treatment of his arthritis. The patient tells the nurse that his disease is a hot disease
The nurse assesses that he is referring to the "hot-cold" theory, which holds that hot diseases are caused by: 1. his body's reaction to hot weather. 2. excess of blood and yellow bile. 3. invasion of hot or evil thoughts, causing his body to react. 4. overeating cold foods.
Which of the following should be avoided when caring for a client diagnosed with increased intracranial pressure?
1. Starting an intravenous access line 2. Administering oxygen 3. Placing the bed in Trendelenburg 4. Placing the client on bed rest
When a client has an STD infection, the risk of HIV infection increases. The nurse serves as an educator about the modes of transmission as well as:
1. A crusader for AIDS research 2. A coach and counselor to those contemplating sexual activity 3. A role model for how to behave toward and provide supportive care for those with HIV infection 4. A policy maker who addresses laws governing privacy rights of HIV-positive persons