A nurse is completing a history of illnesses for a young woman who suspects she may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). What specific symptom(s) should the nurse ask this patient if she experienced?
a. Lethargy and fatigue
b. Genital discharge
c. Abdominal cramps
d. Heavy menses
B
With an STI, the patient usually complains of genital discharge.
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A healthy young adult asks what can be done to improve eating habits. Which information should the nurse emphasize from the U.S. Dietary Guidelines with this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Limit sodium intake to 2,300 mg/day. b. Limit alcoholic beverages to 4 drinks/day. c. Only drink beer on the weekends and avoid liquor. d. Choose fiber rich fruits, vegetables, and grains often. e. Consume less than 10% of calories from saturated fatty acids.
A patient asks the nurse about the safety of herbal products in general. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Consumers should research products and their manufacturers before taking." b. "Manufacturers are required to list interactions of herbs with drugs and food." c. "Products manufactured for drug and grocery store chains are safe." d. "Toxicological analysis is required of all commercial herbal products."
Which of the following should the nurse tell a client when instructing on ways to reduce the risk factors for hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
1. Smoking 2. Diet 3. Exercise 4. Family history 5. Race 6. Stress
The most common impact on the nurse of The Joint Commission standards is through the man-agement of the pain standard. Which action is necessary to comply with the standard?
a. Documentation of the relief of pain b. Providing for alternative pain medications c. Prescribing the correct dosage of pain medication d. Documentation of the frequency of medi-cation administration