Social stigma regarding STIs still exists and prevents women from accessing care
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: True
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A) Healing from the trauma will progress more rapidly. B) As stressors are additive, adverse effects are more likely. C) Only the physiologic stress is significant for this patient. D) Alleviation of psychological stress is the lowest priority.
An individual with type 2 diabetes who takes glipizide (Glucotrol) to control her blood glucose has begun a formal exercise program at a local gym. While exercising on the treadmill, she becomes pale, diaphoretic, and shaky
She has a headache and feels as though she is going to pass out. What is the individual's priority action? a. Drink additional water to prevent dehydration. b. Eat something with 15 g of simple carbohydrates. c. Go to the first aid station to have glucose checked. d. Take another dose of the oral agent.
During a head and neck assessment, the nurse notes that the client's neck is enlarged, which is later confirmed to be due to a goiter. The client's serum thyroid levels are within normal limits. Which type of goiter does the nurse suspect?
A) Toxic multinodular goiter B) Endemic goiter C) Nontoxic diffuse goiter D) Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis
The sibling of a child with a chronic health condition comes to the attention of the school nurse
The sibling is worried about the child's illness and is experiencing some negative feelings about all the attention that the child who is disabled is receiving. The sibling will likely benefit most from: a. saturation and ongoing attention from the nurse during the school year and beyond b. the caregivers being made aware of the sibling's problems c. a support group there they can gain knowledge, share feelings, and get help in coping d. their minister or priest being notified so the church can provide help to the child