The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with vaginismus. When reviewing the patient's history, what would the nurse expect to find?
A) Past history of a rape
B) Past history of an STD
C) Multiple vaginal deliveries
D) The patient is in the first trimester of pregnancy
Ans: A
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1. Meticulous handwashing and antibiotic eye ointment administration. 2. Intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) and contact precautions. 3. Cultures of blood and CSF and serial chest x-rays every 12 hours. 4. Parental rooming-in and four intramuscular injections of penicillin.
The nurse is teaching a group of patient about diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever that are transmitted by ticks. The nurse's explanation would be correct if she states that the tick functions as:
a. vectors. b. bacteria. c. viruses. d. fungi.
Which of the following statements from an alcoholic patient reflects a good understanding of his or her condition?
A. "I will stick to wine or beer from now on." B. "I'll be OK if my wife will just stop nagging me." C. "I plan to take my sobriety 1 day at a time." D. "I won't need AA after I am sober for 1 year."
Substances such as vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and selenium are examples of:
a. antioxidants c. herbs b. free radicals d. phytochemicals