A community health nurse is doing a screening for cervical cancer at a women's health fair. Which client should the nurse identify as having the highest risk factor for cervical cancer?
1. The client who had a difficult vaginal delivery 2 years ago
2. The client who has a history of genital herpes
3. The client who was married at age 27
4. The client who has a sister with breast cancer
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: There is not current evidence to support this option.
Rationale 2: High risk factors for cervical cancer include sexual activity at an early age, multiple sexual partners, and a history of syphilis, herpes genitalis, or trichomonas vaginitis.
Rationale 3: There is not current evidence to support this option.
Rationale 4: There is not current evidence to support this option.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a 39 year old client who is 4 hours postoperative from general anesthesia. The client's spouse asks why it is important for the client to cough and deep breath. The most appropriate response from the nurse would be:
1. It is important in order to prevent a pulmonary embolism 2. It is important in order to reduce the incidence of postoperative depression 3. It is important in order to reduce the chance of aspiration pneumonia 4. It is important in order to reduce the incidence of mucous plugs
Which of the following development conflicts is applicable to adolescents?
a. Autonomy versus self-control b. Identity versus role confusion c. Integrity versus despair d. Intimacy versus isolation
An occupational health nurse works in a chemical plant that follows the precautionary principle. Which of the following actions exemplifies this principle?
A) Taking preventative action even with uncertainty about the threat to health B) Taking preventative action only when scientific evidence points to a threat to health C) Taking action only when a cause-and-effect relationship has been proven D) Taking action only when the risk is unacceptable
Which age-related change(s) occur(s) in the woman after menopause? (select all that apply.)
a. Atrophy of uterus b. Vaginal dryness c. Decrease in bone mass d. Increase in vaginal elasticity e. Uterine prolapse