In the female patient, the perineum is the area
A) between the vagina and the anus.
B) from the urethra to the vagina.
C) from the urethra to the anus.
D) between the labia majora and vagina.
A
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A client's plan of care following open abdominal surgery specifies the use of a binder. What desired outcome is most closely related to the use of this device?
A) The client's wound will be adequately supported at all times. B) The client will not experience skin breakdown in the periwound region. C) The client's wound will remain free of infection at all times. D) The client will remain free of signs and symptoms of inflammation.
A woman is scheduled for surgery to treat vaginal cancer. When the nurse takes the consent form to the woman to sign, she says "My husband and I are so glad this won't affect sexual activity." Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Ask if she has any questions about sexual activity. b. Have the physician return and explain the procedure again. c. Have the woman sign the consent form. d. Offer her a referral to a sexual counselor.
The nurse is caring for a client with a parasitic gastrointestinal infection. What statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will have my housekeeper keep my toi-let very clean." b. "I need to shower or bathe every day." c. "I need to have my well water tested." d. "My sexual partner needs to have a stool test."
Outcomes of the continuity-of-care model have consistently demonstrated reduced intervention rates in childbirth
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.