A woman reports cyclical abdominal pain, and her pelvic examination reveals tender nodules in the posterior vagina. The nurse plans to educate the woman about which treatment?
a. Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera)
b. Radiation therapy
c. Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
d. Endometrial ablation
A
This client has manifestations of endometriosis, and menstrual cycle control is a common therapy. Oral contraceptives or injectables such as Depo-Provera are often used. Radiation therapy is used for cancer. Doxycycline is an antibiotic used for bacterial infection. Endometrial ablation is a treatment used for dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
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a. ask the patient if the signature on the form is his or hers. b. refuse because the nurse did not witness the signing. c. tell the physician the consent cannot be witnessed now. d. write "consent procedure witnessed" on the consent.
The nurse who is teaching a client about how to use OTC methylcellulose should include:
a. "Follow the laxative with at least 8 ounces of water." b. "This works very fast, so stay close to home after you take it." c. "These will tend to cause watery, diarrhea type stools." d. "These work best when combined with a stimulant laxative."
The pediatric nurse doing assessments on infants and young children is aware that the most common blood disorder in children is:
a. leukemia c. thalassemia minor b. anemia d. von Willebrand's disease
When an obese female patient is catheterized,
A. a special, large-size catheter is used. B. the drainage bag must be emptied more often. C. an extension tubing may be necessary. D. intake and output need not be monitored.