The nurse affirms that many skin lesions associated with sexually transmitted infections are in the genital area, but skin lesions of syphilis can be seen in which location?
a. On palms of hands
b. Behind the ears
c. At scalp margins
d. In the axillae
A
The rash that occurs in the secondary phase of syphilis is seen on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
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The nurse is assessing a patient with primary hypertension that has been well controlled for the past year. Today, the patient has an abnormally high BP
After interviewing the patient, the nurse realizes that the patient is experiencing rebound hypertension due to: A) Discontinuation of drug therapy B) A change in exercise routine C) A weight gain of 10 lbs. over the past year D) Atherosclerotic changes in vessels that supply vital organs
A student transfers from a hometown college to a university 200 miles away after breaking up with her boyfriend of 2 years. She was slow to make friends at the university. The history shows a close relationship with her mother and sister
She began eating large quantities when she felt sad, and then she induced vomiting. When the student's schoolwork declined, she sought help from the university health clinic. During the initial interview, what priority issue should the nurse address? a. Losses b. Sleep patterns c. School activities d. Menstrual flow
The nurse wishes to conduct a study on the effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy in alleviating symptoms of depression
One group of subjects would attend regular counseling sessions in the company of a dog, whereas the other group would attend regular counseling sessions without a dog present. In this study, the dogs would represent: A) Control group B) Treatment group C) Intervention D) Placebo
A pregnant client calls the nurse at the physician's office and reports that she has noticed a thin, colorless, vaginal drainage. Which of the following information would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide to the client?
1. Come to the clinic immediately. 2. Report to the emergency department at the maternity center immediately. 3. The vaginal discharge may be bothersome but is a normal occurrence. 4. Use tampons if the discharge is bothersome but be sure to change the tampons every 2 hours.