A pediatric nurse interviews a 16-year-old adolescent who is experiencing amenorrhea. The nurse follows the recommended guidelines when caring for this patient
Select all answers that apply.
A) Interview the adolescent in the presence of her guardian if present.
B) Help the adolescent prepare a calendar depicting menstrual patterns.
C) Confidentially ask the adolescent about her diet and exercise routine.
D) Determine if other family members have experienced the same problem.
B, C, D
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A. 33 weeks B. 34 weeks C. 38 weeks D. 40 weeks
A nurse is preparing to administer ciprofloxacin as ordered. Which test would the nurse ensure is completed before administering the first dose to the patient?
A) Urinalysis B) Culture tests C) Ulcer tests D) Stool tests
The nurse reads that an assigned client has an immunodeficiency. The nurse reads further in the medical record, anticipating that the client also most likely has a history of
a. conjunctivitis. b. severe headaches. c. skin eruptions. d. unexplained weight loss.
What term is used to describe an abnormally increased convex angulation in the curvature of the thoracic spine?
a. Scoliosis b. Lordosis c. Kyphosis d. Ankylosis