Which clinical manifestation in a postmenopausal client alerts the nurse to a possible health problem?
A. Thinning of pubic hair
B. Spotting after intercourse
C. Increasing size of the clitoris
D. Losing a small amount of urine during forceful coughing
C
Usually, the decreased hormones resulting from menopause cause a decrease in clitoral size. An increasing clitoral size may indicate a possible endocrine problem.
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Which of these statements is true regarding the use of Standard Precautions in the health care setting?
a. Standard Precautions apply to all body fluids, including sweat. b. Use alcohol-based hand rub if hands are visibly dirty. c. Standard Precautions are intended for use with all patients, regardless of their risk or presumed infection status. d. Standard Precautions are to be used only when nonintact skin, excretions containing visible blood, or expected contact with mucous membranes is present.
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic renal disease who is pale and experiencing fatigue. The nurse attributes these symptoms to anemia secondary to chronic renal disease. The client's spouse asks why the client is anemic
Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? A) "Your spouse has a genetic tendency for the development of anemia." B) "The increased metabolic waste products in the body depress the bone marrow and cause anemia." C) "There is a decreased production by the kidneys of the hormone erythropoietin which is the cause of anemia." D) "The client is not eating enough iron-rich foods which is causing anemia."
A scabicide such as Eurax is usually prescribed with which of the following frequencies? What is the typical administration frequency of a scabicide?
a. Daily for 3 days b. One to two applications only c. Twice a day for 1 week d. Four times a day for 2 days
The nurse teaches a group of young women that self-care measures for dysmenorrhea include which of the following actions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Taking vitamins B and E 2. Decreasing salt intake 3. Using cold packs as needed 4. Using intermittent exercise 5. Taking FSH replacement