A female patient has informed her primary care provider that she has been experiencing problems after sexual intercourse over the past several days
Upon further questioning, the patient states that the essence of her problem is a fishy vaginal odor, and the clinician strongly suspects bacterial vaginosis (BV). What should the nurse at the clinic explain to this patient about her problem?
A) The infection is self-limiting and will resolve in a few days.
B) Antibiotics are usually effective in curing BV.
C) If left untreated, BV is likely to progress to pelvic inflammatory disease.
D) The patient will need to abstain from sex for 4 to 6 weeks.
B
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a. The subconscious forces of human behavior b. The conscious mind c. The effects of clinical therapy d. The dichotomy of emotions and psyche
When caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis, range of motion is used to
A. increase the pulse rate. B. decrease the blood pressure. C. reduce spasticity and maintain mobility. D. reverse contractures and relieve pain.