A 22-year-old woman is scheduled to begin radiotherapy for the treatment of invasive cervical cancer. The nurse should be aware that there is a high likelihood that the woman has a history of what sexually transmitted infection?
A) Trichomonas vaginalis
B) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
C) Neisseriae gonorrhoeae
D) Human papillomavirus (HPV)
D
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A patient with Parkinson's disease has difficulty tying shoes. What nursing intervention would be most helpful?
a. Explain to the patient that as the disease progresses, there will be many things that will require assistance. b. Tie the shoes for the patient. c. Reteach the patient to tie shoes. d. Have a family member purchase shoes with Velcro fasteners.
The strongest evidence regarding normal physiological aging is available through
A. Randomized controlled clinical trials B. Cross-sectional studies C. Longitudinal studies D. Case control studies
A nurse in charge of an assisted living complex that includes independent living apartments understands the unique needs of individuals of this age group. When planning health promotion strategies, what factor should the nurse take into consideration?
1. Rest and exercise 2. Adjusting to physiologic changes and limitations 3. High obesity percentages 4. Safety promotion and injury prevention
The nurse delegates a hot soak to you. How often should you check the application site?
a. Every 5 minutes b. Every 10 minutes c. Every 15 minutes d. Every 20 minutes