Based on the information A.P. has given you, you determine that she is at risk for other STIs
and unplanned pregnancy. What risk assessment questions do you need to ask A.P.?
What will be an ideal response?
• Past STIs: Have you ever had an STI before?
• Partners: Have you had sex with men, women, or both? In the past 6 months, how many people
have you had sex with?
• Practices: Do you have vaginal sex? Anal sex? Oral sex? Have you ever used needles to inject or
shoot drugs?
• Pregnancy: What are your current plans or desires regarding pregnancy? Are you concerned about
getting pregnant? How would it be for you if you were to get pregnant now? What are you doing to
prevent a pregnancy?
• Prevention: What do you do to prevent STIs and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)? Tell me
about your use of condoms with your recent partners.
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A nurse is admitting a 45-year-old man to the medical-surgical unit who has been diagnosed with Buerger's disease
During his health history, he reveals that he smokes about 2 packs of cigarettes a day, has a history of alcohol abuse, and does not exercise. The priority teaching for this patient would focus on: A) The lack of exercise, which is the identified cause of Buerger's disease B) The likelihood that drinking alcohol and not exercising may cause his death in the near future without a significant change in behavior C) The fact that smoke contains nicotine, which is a powerful vasoconstrictor and may cause or aggravate Buerger's disease D) The fact that alcohol suppresses the immune system, creates high glucose levels, and may cause Buerger's disease
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. transferred to the NICU b. monitored for respiratory problems c. kept NPO for at least 4 hours d. monitored for signs of neonatal sepsis