A male patient in his 20s has presented to a free clinic with signs and symptoms that are highly suggestive of viral conjunctivitis
The nurse is aware of the relationship that can exist between sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and viral conjunctivitis. What assessment question is most likely to be clinically relevant?
A) "Have you ever been tested for HIV?"
B) "Have you ever been diagnosed with herpes simplex virus (HSV)?"
C) "Have you ever had genital warts?"
D) "Have you ever been diagnosed with hepatitis?"
B
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What law has the nurse broken? 1. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Act 2. The Tarasoff Ruling 3. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 4. The Good Samaritan Law
While caring for a client with respiratory alkalosis caused by hyperventilation, the nurse decides that having students in the room may increase the client's anxiety and decides to assign another client for care
Which type of knowledge is the nurse demonstrating when assigning another client for care? A) Empirical B) Aesthetic C) Creative D) Personal
The observation that would require an immediate nursing intervention for a client recently returned to the unit following partial laryngectomy is
a. blood-tinged sputum. b. copious respiratory secretions. c. difficulty swallowing. d. pulsating tracheostomy tube.
Which factors determine the size and severity of the inflammatory response? (select all that apply)
a. Intensity of the injury b. Type of tissue injured c. Severity of the invasion d. Gender of the patient e. Extent of injury f. Duration of the invasion