MC The nurse is interviewing a client who states that she is a lesbian. What statement by the client indicates the need for more education?
A. "I have less risk factors for breast cancer than a heterosexual."
B. "I have an increased risk of heart disease."
C. "I do need to have routine Pap smears."
D. "Since I only have sex with females I am at a lower risk for some sexually transmitted diseases."
A. "I have less risk factors for breast cancer than a heterosexual."
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What rationales would the nurse provide for this statement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Early intervention is instrumental in bringing about long-term remission of symptoms. 2. Beginning treatment early can help control pain generated by the disorder. 3. If the disease is not treated, tissue and joint damage can be extreme. 4. Early and aggressive exercise will help keep joints mobile. 5. If treatment is started early, joint deformity can be avoided.
When assessing a 17-year-old for nuchal rigidity, you gently raise his head off the examination table. He involuntarily flexes his hips and knees
To confirm your suspicions associated with this positive test, you would also perform a test for the __________ sign. a. Kernig b. Babinski c. obturator d. Brudzinski
The nurse is in the process of admitting a client to the healthcare facility. When does the nurse need to begin the nursing data collection and assessment of the client?
A) Before admission to the facility B) Before completing the admitting papers C) Immediately at the nurse's first contact D) After the primary care provider has entered orders into the electronic medical record
A nurse could correctly provide which of the following via intravenous (IV) therapy as part of a maintenance fluid? Select all that apply
1. Medication 2. Water 3. Glucose 4. Vitamins 5. Blood products