The client being given discharge instructions with a diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) demonstrates understanding when she states "I need to: (Select all that apply.)
A. Apply the miconazole (Monistat) for 10 days."
B. Douche daily."
C. Add yogurt to my diet."
D. Wear nylon panties."
E. Have the rash on my husband's penis checked."
E
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Following a right mastectomy, a patient tells the nurse it feels like her nipple is still present. Which of the following is the nurse's best explanation?
A) "The feeling of the nipple is related to the dressing." B) "The sensation will disappear in a few months." C) "Once the wound heals that feeling will go away." D) "I will call your doctor and see if that is normal."
The nurse recognizes a need for further instruction when the HIV-positive patient says:
a. "My life is over. HIV and AIDS are the same thing." b. "I can delay having full-blown AIDS if I change my lifestyle." c. "Drug protocols can keep me relatively healthy for many years." d. "I am aware that unsafe sex is a risk factor I ignored."
When assessing an older adult for seizures, the nurse should be alert for:
A) a blank stare and brief unresponsiveness. B) muscular rigidity and loss of consciousness. C) muscular contraction and relaxation. D) extremities rigid and extended.
Which precaution or issue should the nurse reinforce to the postoperative client about correct use of the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device?
A. "Push the button when you feel the pain beginning rather than waiting until the pain is at its worst." B. "Push the button every 15 minutes whether you feel pain at that time or not." C. "Instruct your family or visitors to press the button for you when you are sleep-ing." D. "Try to go as long as you possibly can before you press the button."