A community health nurse who works in an impoverished neighborhood has witnessed an increase in the incidence and prevalence of syphilis among underprivileged and homeless members of the community
The nurse is aware that syphilis often goes untreated because of what characteristic of the disease?
A) The early signs and symptoms of the disease are similar to a common cold or influenza.
B) The latent period between infection and the appearance of symptoms can last up to 3 years.
C) The lesions that accompany initial infection disappear spontaneously within several weeks.
D) The signs and symptoms of syphilis do not directly involve the genitourinary (GU) system.
C
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Families are ______.
a. always places of safety and support b. places of danger and distress c. very different in their composition, the way in which they relate to each other, and the level and nature of support provided
Sexual involvement with a child such as oral-genital contact, fondling, viewing, or masturbation is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse is assessing the pain of a client who is in hospice. Which of the following is the most reliable indicator of pain?
A) Vital signs B) Patient cues C) Patient self-report D) Inability to sleep