A menopausal woman tells her nurse that she experiences discomfort from vaginal dryness during intercourse and asks, "What should I use as a lubricant?" Which of the following should the nurse recommend?
A) Petroleum jelly
B) Water-soluble lubricant
C) Body cream or body lotion
D) Saliva
B
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Nurses should advise the older woman to avoid douches and the use of perfumed soaps and sprays to the genitalia, wear cotton underwear, keep the genital area clean and dry, and use water-soluble lubricants.
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a. Continue to define identity in terms of role in nuclear family. b. Develop career path and goals. c. Recognize how emotions influence achievement of goals and relationships. d. Maintain personal distance in relationships.
The student nurse demonstrates transpersonal caring in the classroom with what action?
1. Correcting a comment made by another student in front of the class 2. Earning A's in every class test and assignment 3. Leading most discussions and offering opinions on each question asked 4. Encouraging shy class members to share their thoughts and ideas
The nurse is breaking client confidentiality when:
A) the nurse reports that a postpartum client has multiple bruises on the abdomen that she relates were the result of spousal abuse. B) the nurse reports to the local health department that a client has tested positive for rubella. C) the nurse reports to a nurse supervisor that a newly diagnosed pregnant adolescent has threatened suicide. D) the nurse calls the parents of a 14-year-old who has requested birth control.
A client is scheduled for cystoscopy to determine which of her kidneys is diseased. Which of the following is a nursing consideration when caring for this client?
A) Obtain a urine culture immediately after the test. B) Help the client with sitz baths to ease voiding. C) Report any blood-tinged urine following the procedure. D) Keep the client NPO for 24 hours following the procedure.