When palpating the Bartholin's glands, the nurse expresses a purulent discharge. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do next?
A) Recommend sitz baths.
B) Palpate the uterus.
C) Obtain a culture.
D) Perform a rectal exam.
B
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The staff nurse has been appointed to a task force. What can the nurse expect regarding this group?
1. There will be no official leader for the group. 2. The nurse will be working with people from several different departments within the hospital. 3. The assignment will be time limited. 4. The group members will compete for resources for their own units.
The nurse is assessing life trajectory of an older client admitted to the unit. Which of the following would be the best question by the nurse to obtain information about life trajectory?
1. "Tell me about your spouse and children?" 2. "How do you feel about your treatment plan?" 3. "Would you like me to contact a chaplain for you?" 4. "Do you have an advanced directive or living will?"
Why are "natural" thyroid products not readily prescribed for most patients?
1. There is no reliability for the amount of hormone per dose. 2. There is higher incidence of allergic reactions. 3. There is a more reliable dose of T3 to T4 per batch. 4. All of the above
An appropriate procedure for urine testing with reagent strips for chemical properties of the sample is to:
a. obtain the first voided specimen in the morning. b. immerse the test strip in the urine and remove immediately. c. add a chemically active tablet to the urine and then test it with a reagent strip. d. wipe the strip with a sterile gauze after dipping.