A patient has been diagnosed with a fungal infection in the intertriginous areas of the toes. The nurse would assess which area for this infection?
1. The area between the toes
2. The distal end of the toes
3. The base of the toenails
4. The underside of the toes
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Rationale 1: An intertriginous rash occurs where two surfaces are close together.
Rationale 2: The intertriginous area is not at the distal end of the toes.
Rationale 3: The base of the toenails is not the intertriginous area.
Rationale 4: Intertriginous does not refer to the underside of the toes.
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a. Client with Chlamydia b. Woman with gonorrhea c. Man with syphilis d. Client with human immune deficiency virus e. Female with pelvic inflammatory disease
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a. placing the infant at nipple level facing the breast. b. keeping the infant's head slightly lower than the body. c. using the forefinger and middle finger to support the breast. d. limiting the amount of areola the infant takes into the mouth.
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1. Rheumatoid arthritis 2. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) 3. Paget's disease 4. Gout
The nurse is preparing a teaching brochure for Spanish-speaking postpartum patients. Which topics are critical for this population?
1. Baby baths and birth certificates 2. Pregnancy fitness and avoiding cesarean delivery 3. When and how to contact the provider 4. Pain-relief options in labor and after birth