The nurse is counseling a female who has recently tested positive for HIV. The nurse educates her that she is responsible to (select all that apply)
a. Have regular medical evaluations and follow-ups.
b. Donate blood, plasma, body organs, or sperm.
c. Inform health care providers about the HIV infection.
d. Consider the risk of perinatal transmission.
ANS: A, C, D
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1. Stress. 2. Sleep. 3. Healing. 4. Addiction.
A client who is right-handed is to receive a booster injection for a previous vaccination. The nurse prepares to administer the injection at which site?
A) Right arm B) Left arm C) Right leg D) Left leg
An older adult started an antidepressant 1 week ago. The client states, "I don't want to take that pill, it's not doing anything." Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "That is fine, it is your right to refuse medications." B) "It is too soon to see effects; positive effects may begin around 3 weeks." C) "Let's notify the primary health care provider to try another type of medication." D) "What side effects are you having?"
The term health can be described in many different ways. A community health nurse would view health as which of the following?
A) The absence of disease B) The potential to lead a productive life C) An environment free of toxins D) A holistic state of well-being