The method of contraception that is considered the safest for women is the:
a. oral contraceptive.
b. IUD.
c. male condom.
d. diaphragm.
C
The other methods of contraception contain significant side effects or risk factors for the woman.
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Which statement contributes to the understanding that nursing is considered a profession? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nursing requires specialized training. b. Nursing has a specialized body of knowledge. c. The ANA regulates nursing practice. d. Nurses make independent decisions within their scope of practice. e. Once licensure is complete, no further education is required.
A client with diabetes who is taking an oral antidiabetic agent is diagnosed with tuberculosis and is prescribed rifampin. The nurse would instruct the client about which of the following?
A) Increased risk for bleeding B) Greater risk for hepatotoxicity C) Increased blood glucose levels D) Risk for increased blood pressure
The nurse is asking a client questions regarding lifestyle patterns. Which of the following statements by the client would alert the nurse to possible risk for breast cancer?
1. "I work in a chemical factory.". 2. "I drink two glasses of wine each night.". 3. "I have smoked two packs of cigarettes daily for four years.". 4. "I occasionally have unprotected sexual contact with unknown partners.".
Which of the following instructions or precautions should the nurse teach a client who is scheduled for a positron emission tomography of the brain?
A. "Avoid caffeine-containing substances for 12 hours before the test." B. "Drink at least 3 L of fluid during the 24 hours before the test." C. "Avoid bathing and washing your hair for 24 hours before the test." D. "Remove your dentures before the test begins."