Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a parasitic protozoan and is often seen in combination with gonorrhea?
a. chlamydia c. syphilis
b. herpes genitalis d. trichomoniasis
D
Trichomoniasis, caused by a protozoa (Trichomonas vaginalis), is transmitted primarily by sexual contact; it occurs frequently with gonorrhea. While some female clients may be asymptomatic, vulval and vaginal pruritus and mucoid vaginal discharge may be present; male clients may have penile discharge and painful urination. An antiprotozoal medication is the prescribed medical treatment.
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Founded in 1992, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has the responsibility for what actions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Evaluating alternative treatments b. Distributing information to the public c. Coordinating and conducting research d. Removing defective products from the market e. Regulating third-party reimbursement
An alcohol-dependent patient was hospitalized at 4 AM on Saturday. The patient's last drink was at 2 AM. When would the nurse expect withdrawal symptoms to peak then disappear or progress to delirium?
a. Between 8 AM and 10 AM Saturday b. Between 10 AM and 4 PM Saturday c. Between 4 PM Saturday and 4 AM Sunday d. Between 2 AM Sunday and 2 AM Monday
The nurse is doing admission assessments on four new clients. Mrs. S is a postoperative client. Mrs. X is an 84-year-old who lives alone and tries to eat a heart-healthy diet
Mr. Y was admitted from a long-term care facility because of muscle wasting and swollen neck glands. Mr. Z is a 35-year-old who is a postoperative hernia client. Which client would be referred to the dietitian because of suspected protein–energy malnutrition? A) All of the clients B) The moderate- to high-risk clients with suspected or confirmed protein–energy malnutrition C) The postoperative critical care clients D) The clients who are very young or very old with nutritional deficiencies
The nurse plans to use an air-suspension mattress for the client on bed rest. Which does the nurse implement to promote client skin integrity?
1. Assesses the client's pain at dependent sites and bony prominences 2. Instructs nursing assistants to avoid turning client to lateral position 3. Activates Instaflate to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 4. Deactivates Instaflate to provide client with pressure-relieving surface