A client complains of a cloudy vaginal discharge with a slight odor. Microscopic examination reveals epithelial cells, leukocytes, and normal vaginal flora. Given these findings, the nurse would assesses that the discharge is
a. candidiasis.
b. Chlamydia.
c. Gardnerella.
d. leukorrhea.
D
All women have normal, non-bloody, asymptomatic vaginal discharge called leukorrhea. As this exudate passes through the vagina, it may become cloudy and acquire a slight odor as desqua-mated epithelial cells, leukocytes, and normal vaginal flora are added.
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a. Allow the client to rest, and reassess her later in the shift. b. Chart this finding as a negative Homans' sign. c. Massage the affected calf, and apply moist heat. d. Report this finding to the health care provider at once.
A client in her 12th week of gestation expresses a desire to continue her employment in a chemical factory. The nurse would question the woman about exposure to which of the following chemicals in the workplace?
A) Lead B) Iron C) Calcium D) Zinc
A nurse is teaching caregivers about syrup of ipecac. Caregiver teaching includes the need to observe for vomiting in response to the ipecac within _____ minutes
a. 5 to 10 b. 10 to 15 c. 15 to 30 d. 60 to 90
Which intervention has been demonstrated to reduce the release of catecholamines and anxiety, and has resulted in better birth outcomes for women?
A) Massage therapy B) Continuous labor support C) Pharmacologic pain management D) Hypnosis