The mother of an adolescent calls the clinic nurse and reports that her daughter wants to have her navel pierced. The mother asks the nurse about the dangers associated with body piercing. What should the nurse tell the mother?
A. Hepatitis B is a concern with body piercing
B. Infection always occurs when body piercing is done
C. Body piercing is generally harmless as long as it is performed under sterile conditions
D. It is important to discourage body piercing because of the risk of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Ans: C. Body piercing is generally harmless as long as it is performed under sterile conditions
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The nursing instructor teaches student nurses about male reproductive function and the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). The instructor evaluates learning has occurred when the students make which statement?
1. "Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) regulates sperm production." 2. "Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) regulates male androgen production." 3. "Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) regulates production of testosterone." 4. "Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) regulates male progesterone."
A new mother seemed hesitant to let the student nurse into her apartment. However, the visit seemed to go well, with the nurse sharing information, resources,
and positive support to the new mother. At the end of the visit, the mother thanked the student nurse profusely but said she thought she was all right now so there was no need for the student to return. What is the student's best choice for future visits? A. Chart that the mother was noncompliant and would not let the student return. B. Plan on returning in 1 week to answer any new questions the mother might have about her baby, how to care for him, or how infants grow and develop. C. Stress how to get in touch with the public health agency if the mother ever has questions or needs assistance and then wish her the very best. D. Try to find lots of free formula, baby cereal, infant clothes, and other goodies to give the new mother so she will let the student back into the apartment.
Which trait will characterize a professional association of the future?
A) Resolution of issues with a long life cycle B) Flexible organizational patterns C) Independency of each association D) Concentration on nursing
A nurse manager is legally not allowed to ask the following question:
a. Race b. When you can begin c. Past work history d. University attended