A nurse in a campus medical clinic is meeting with a 23-year-old student who states that she has been experiencing malodorous vaginal discharge over the past several days
The nurse should recognize that this patient is describing a sign that is characteristic of:
A) Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
B) Dysmenorrhea
C) Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)
D) Human papillomavirus (HPV)
A
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The nurse is teaching high school girls about the female reproductive tract. Which statements by the nurse are accurate? (Select all that apply.)
a. The vagina has an acidic environment. b. The cervix is where the Pap smear is taken from. c. The ovum is fertilized in the uterus. d. Ovaries produce sex steroid hormones. e. The breasts contain fat tissue.
. A 5-year-old girl sustained a concussion when she fell out of a tree. In preparation for discharge, the nurse is discussing home care with her mother. What sign or symptom is considered a manifestation of postconcussion syndrome and does not
necessitate medical attention? a. Vomiting b. Blurred vision c. Behavioral changes d. Temporary loss of consciousness
A patient who received a kidney transplant seven years ago is seen for increasing blood pressure and proteinuria. The nurse realizes that this patient is demonstrating signs of what health problem?
1. chronic rejection 2. acute rejection 3. renal artery stenosis 4. pyelonephritis
A stepwise approach to the pharmacologic management of asthma:
1. Begins with determining the severity of asthma and assessing asthma control 2. Is used when asthma is severe and requires daily steroids 3. Allows for each provider to determine their personal approach to the care of asthmatic patients 4. Provides a framework for the management of severe asthmatics, but is not as helpful when patients have intermittent asthma