A patient asks for the best way to prevent contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). What response should the nurse make to this patient's question?
a. Abstinence
b. Oral contraceptives
c. Condom with spermicide
d. Prophylactic oral antibiotics
ANS: A
Abstinence or lifelong monogamy of both sexual partners in a relationship are the only sure prevention against STIs. D. Antibiotics treat but do not prevent STIs. B. Oral contraceptives do not prevent STIs. C. Condoms may help prevent STIs, but they are not completely effective.
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A) Resumption of sexual intercourse about two weeks after delivery B) Possible experience of fluctuations in sexual interest C) Use of a water-based lubricant to ease vaginal discomfort D) Use of combined hormonal contraceptives for the first three weeks E) Possibility of increased breast sensitivity during sexual activity
The primary gain associated with developing physical symptoms in response to stress is to:
A) Accept dependency B) Decrease anxiety C) Experience attention D) Suppress anger
Major chemotherapeutic agents include (Select all that apply.)
a. alkylating agents. b. antineoplastic antibiotics. c. hormones. d. antimetabolites. e. antinuclear antibodies. f. chelating agents.
The screening results of a quadruple screening completed on a 37-year-old pregnant client were not within the normal range. For which additional testing should the nurse prepare this client? Select all that apply
1. Ultrasound 2. Serum glucose 3. Amniocentesis 4. Serum ferritin levels 5. Fetal heart monitoring