A client has been diagnosed with genital herpes. Which statement by the client indicates an accurate understanding of the disease and treatment?
a. "Antiviral drugs can cure genital herpes and prevent a recurrence."
b. "I can prevent outbreaks with suppressive antiviral therapy."
c. "Suppressive therapy will prevent shed-ding of the virus."
d. "Medication should be taken only when symptoms are present."
B
No cure for the disease is known, but it can be controlled with suppressive therapy with
antiviral drugs. The client can be shedding the virus with no symptoms present and despite the use of antiviral medications. Medications should be taken on a suppressive basis or as soon as the client has symptoms.
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1. "Have breast tenderness." 2. "Have uterine contractions that occur every 10 minutes or less for 1 hour." 3. "Feel the baby move more than three times in an hour." 4. "Have some morning nausea."
While straightening the top drawer of a 10-year-old patient the nurse finds 48 packets of sugar. What should the nurse do at this time?
A) Advise the mother to have the child tested for diabetes. B) Throw out the sugar because this will promote dental caries. C) Place the sugar packets in the drawer as they were found. D) Ask the mother if the child has a history of craving sweets.
The nurse is caring for a man diagnosed with testicular cancer. Surgery is scheduled in 1 week. Which of the following statements indicates the patient understands the education provided?
1. "I will likely be given an enema in the hours preceding my surgery.". 2. "I may use aspirin during the period leading up to my surgery.". 3. "I should not take my insulin in the days leading up to surgery.". 4. "Ibuprofen is an acceptable over-the-counter preparation to take in the days before my surgery if I need it.".
A male client complains of sporadic epigastric pain, yellow skin, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and fatigue. Suspecting gallbladder disease, the physician orders a diagnostic workup, which reveals gallbladder cancer. Which nursing diagnosis may be appropriate for this client?
A. Anticipatory grieving B. Impaired swallowing C. Disturbed body image D. Chronic low self-esteem