The nurse teaching a class for other nurses on sexually transmitted infections correctly says that the most commonly reported STI is:
1. Gonorrhea.
2. Syphilis.
3. Chlamydia.
4. Herpes genitalia.
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Rationale: Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed STI.
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The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with gout. The selection by the patient of which of the following foods would indicate the need for additional teaching?
a. Perch b. Sardines c. Pike d. Bass
The nurse is planning the care of a patient who has been diagnosed with hypertension, but who otherwise enjoys good health. When assessing the response to an antihypertensive drug regimen, what blood pressure would be the goal of treatment?
A) 156/96 mm Hg or lower B) 140/90 mm Hg or lower C) Average of 2 BP readings of 150/80 mm Hg D) 120/80 mm Hg or lower
In which order will the nurse take these actions when doing a dressing change for a partial-thickness burn wound on a patient's chest? (Put a comma and a space between each answer choice [A, B, C, D, E].)
a. Apply sterile gauze dressing. b. Document wound appearance. c. Apply silver sulfadiazine cream. d. Administer IV fentanyl (Sublimaze). e. Clean wound with saline-soaked gauze.
While working at a weekend "free clinic," the nurse is assessing a toddler when the mother of the child confides that it has been very difficult providing for her family of four children on her limited budget
She is not sure that she has enough money to buy food for the rest of the month and the antibiotic that is needed for the child's ear infection. Which intervention would be the most beneficial for this family? 1. Giving the mother enough free samples of the antibiotic for the recommended course of treatment 2. Putting the mother in contact with a local agency that provides food on a regular basis to needy families and helps them access other resources in the community 3. Talking with the mother about the factors that increase a child's risk of acquiring an ear infection 4. Talking with the mother about the importance of a balanced diet in the growth and development of children and providing her with a list of inexpensive, nutritious foods