An adolescent is brought to be seen by a caregiver for severe abdominal pain
The patient is diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This is the third time the patient has been treated for PID. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Contact the necessary authorities to report a suspected case of sexual abuse
B) Take the patient to a private room and interview her regarding her sexual history and partners
C) Take the caregiver to a private room and tell her that the patient's diagnosis can only come from sexual activity
D) Talk to the patient and caregiver together and explain that the condition is often a result of a sexually transmitted infection and discuss the importance of safe sex practices
Ans: B
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1. "You might have placed underlying stress on your skeleton from your frequent exercise." 2. "You are at an age when your estrogen levels have begun to decline drastically, thus increasing your risk for the development of osteoporosis." 3. "Do your bones feel weak or painful?" 4. "Your dietary practices might be partially responsible."
When using the mnemonic OLDCARTS, the A stands for ______________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Phenotype assays are used to measure _______ of antiretroviral therapy
1. Effectiveness 2. Genotype 3. Sensitivity 4. Hypersensitivity susceptibility
When providing a medication, which route should the nurse select to ensure the maximum amount of bioavailability?
a. Oral b. Intravenous c. Intramuscular d. Subcutaneous