A communicable disease cannot be spread to others.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A woman arrives at the clinic for her annual examination. She tells the nurse that she thinks she has a vaginal infection and she has been using an over-the-counter cream for the past 2 days to treat it. The nurse's initial response should be to:
a. Inform the woman that vaginal creams may interfere with the Papanicolaou (Pap) test for which she is scheduled. b. Reassure the woman that using vaginal cream is not a problem for the examination. c. Ask the woman to describe the symptoms that indicate to her that she has a vaginal infection. d. Ask the woman to reschedule the appointment for the examination.
When it is time for a patient's third round of chemotherapy for colon cancer, the patient's white blood cell count is low and the treatment is delayed. The patient is upset at this delay. What is your best response?
a. "This extra time will give your hair a chance to grow back in." b. "This is for the best. You are too weak to receive chemotherapy now." c. "I will call the physician and request a prescription for something to calm your nerves." d. "Try not to worry. Your counts will probably be high enough next week and the chemotherapy will work just as well then."
The client with dysphagia is filling out his menu for the following day. What would be a good choice for breakfast for this client?
A) Peanut butter on toast C) Bananas B) Pecan waffles D) Scrambled eggs
If your eyes, nose, or mouth contact blood or other potentially infectious materials, the first thing you should do is
A) wash with soap and water for 15 minutes. B) report to your supervisor immediately. C) rinse the area well with clear water immediately. D) contact your personal physician immediately.