An 18-year-old patient reports to the nurse that she has been sexually active since the age of 15 years and uses oral contraceptives regularly. What is the priority diagnostic test for this patient?
a. Mammography
b. Digital rectal examination
c. Papanicolaou (Pap) stain/test
d. Pregnancy test
C
Young women should get a Pap stain/test 3 years after becoming sexually active.
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a. Reassure the client that erectile dysfunc-tion does not occur with brachytherapy. b. Help the client plan activities interspersed with rest periods during the day. c. Remind the client that while hospitalized, he cannot have any visitors. d. Discuss hospice philosophy and availabil-ity with the client and family.
Bleeding into the periosteum during birth is known as:
A) caput succedaneum. B) craniosynostosis. C) molding. D) cephalhematoma.
A patient enrolled in a health maintenance organization (HMO) arrives at an appointment with a specialist
The nurse explains to the patient that without a(n) ____________________ from their primary care physician (PCP), the insurance company may deny the claim. Fill in the blank with correct word.
When teaching injury prevention during the school-age years, what should the nurse include?
a. Teach children about the need to fear strangers. b. Teach basic rules of water safety. c. Avoid letting children cook in microwave ovens. d. Caution children against engaging in competitive sports.