The nurse should be aware that which sexually transmitted infection (STI) is often seen in combination with chlamydia?
a. gonorrhea c. syphilis
b. herpes genitalis d. trichomoniasis
A
Gonorrheal infections are seen in combination with chlamydia. Clients at risk should be screened for both STIs.
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The nurse manager meets with the staff nurses to discuss ways to improve communication among the shifts. Which statement, if made by the nurse manager, best exemplifies the final stage of conflict management?
1. ?We need to clearly define the nature of the conflict.? 2. ?I will evaluate the outcomes of our strategies on a monthly basis.? 3. ?Let?s create a time line for the implementation of our strategies.? 4. ?Hopefully, each group can understand each other?s perceptions of the issue.?
Muscle spasticity is noted upon nursing assessment in a spinal cord-injured patient. The nurse would expect which of the following medications to be ordered to control this clinical manifestation?
A) Baclofen (Lioresal) B) Dexamethasone (Decadron) C) Mannitol (Osmitrol) D) Phenobarbital (Luminal)
An older client in an adult day care program tells the nurse, "I'm very stressed because another neighbor passed away." The most therapeutic response by the nurse is:
a. "What do you mean by ‘stressed'?" b. "Tell me what you did when your other neighbor passed away." c. "Are you worrying about your own death?" d. "Let's get involved in some activities and not think about sad things."
The nurse is concerned that a pregnant patient is not adjusting emotionally to being pregnant. Which statement indicates that the patient may need additional counseling?
A) "I cannot wait to lose all of this excess weight.". B) "I need to get right back to work after delivery.". C) "My mother has been so helpful during this time.". D) "My dad has already purchased toys for the baby!"