The nurse caring for clients with STDs knows that which diseases are reportable in all states? (Select all that are correct.)
a. Chlamydia
b. Gonorrhea
c. Herpes simplex virus (genital)
d. Human papilloma virus
e. Syphilis
A, B, E
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are reportable to state health departments in all states, al-though compliance varies considerably.
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The nurse initiates teaching for the patient and family with newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease. In communicating with the patient and his family, which of the following should the nurse emphasize?
A) Speech problems may affect the patient's expressive abilities. B) Emotional stability is maintained as the disease progresses. C) The disease progresses slowly, and therapy can minimize disability. D) Intellectual functioning is eventually impaired by this disease.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing a new onset of gastrointestinal bleeding. In which order should the nurse assess this patient?
Choice 1. Identify possible contributing factors, including medications. Choice 2. Obtain vital signs, including orthostatic changes. Choice 3. Place the acutely ill patient on a cardiac monitor and obtain a rhythm strip. Choice 4. Evaluate mental status. Choice 5. Assess peripheral pulse strength, color, temperature, and cap refill of extremities. Choice 6. Obtain oxygen saturation level.
Person, place, and time characterize the description of an epidemiologic problem. Using your knowledge of outbreak investigations, what can occur with propagated outbreaks?
A) Same person or vehicle is the reservoir or means of transmission B) Infection transmitted from person to person over a short period of time C) Can generate secondary infections with intervals between peaks of usual incubation period D) Can generate tertiary infections following exposure to a primary case
A person whose husband is terminally ill says, "I don't want to cry in front of him. I don't want him to know how close he is to death or how sad I am." Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
a. "You're right to protect him at a time when he is so vulnerable." b. "He might be more reassured than disturbed by your tears." c. "It's important for you to know that time is running out." d. "You definitely need to be honest about your feelings."