Corinne, a 16-year-old woman, arrives at the health clinic for contraceptive counseling. Corinne is 5'7" with a body mass index of 18 . The clinic nurse is concerned that Corinne may have an eating disorder
In presenting contraceptive options, the clinic nurse suggests that condoms or a transdermal contraceptive patch would be her best options because:
Select all answers that apply:
A) Of the potential for weight gain with an oral contraceptive
B) Of the potential for decreased effectiveness of an oral contraceptive if Corinne has any nausea or vomiting
C) The transdermal contraceptive patch would require once a week application instead of daily dosage
D) Condoms would increase protection against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections
B, C, D
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a. develop a plan of care. b. provide holistic care. c. identify differences. d. support each patient.
A 72 year old man tells the nurse that he cannot perform most of the physical activities he could do 5 years ago because of overall joint aches and pains. What can the nurse do to assist the patient to prevent further deconditioning and decrease the risk for developing musculoskeletal problems?
A. Limit weight bearing exercise to prevent stress on fragile bones and possible hip fractures. B. Advise the patient to avoid the use of canes and walkers because they increase dependence on ambulation aids. C. Advise the patient to increase his activity by more frequently climbing stairs in buildings and other environments with steps. D. Discuss the use of stretching and warm up, as well as strengthening exercises to decrease aches and pain so that exercise can be maintained.
The nurse is assessing a laboring patient. Which specific behavior(s) or sign(s) indicate(s) that birth is imminent? (Select all that apply.)
a. Involuntarily bearing down with contractions b. Bulging of the perineum c. Grunting sounds d. The desire to walk around e. Requests for food and drink
You are the guest speaker at a women's club. Most of the women are over the age of 40 years. The women have asked you to speak on health promotion topics. In the area of urinary urgency, you instruct the women to
A) Limit fluid intake B) Increase caffeine daily C) Take an antispasmodic D) Perform Kegel exercises