During the initial outbreak of genital herpes simplex for a female client, what should be the nurse's primary focus in planning care?
A. promotion of comfort
B. information about transmission
C. prevention of pregnancy
D. instruction in condom use
Answer: A. promotion of comfort
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A) Part of routine admission physical B) Checks for fecal impaction C) Assess for sensation or movement D) Preliminary for rectal medications
A middle-aged woman has brought a fussy baby to the pediatric clinic. After placing the woman and child in an exam room, which of the following questions should the nurse ask first?
A. "Have you taken the baby's temperature?" B. "How are you related to the baby?" C. "How long has the baby been so fussy?" D. "What brings you to the office today?"
The nurse hears an emergency announcement for an external disaster. Based on this announcement, about what is critical information need the nurse be concerned with an external disaster?
A) Facility is in danger or damaged or function is impaired B) May be caused by an fire or explosion C) Occurs outside the facility and impacts normal operations D) Means terrorist activity is in progress
A patient reports, "Nearly every night I awaken feeling frightened after a bad dream. The dream usually involves being hunted by people trying to hurt me. It usually happens between 4 and 5 AM
" The nurse assesses this disorder as most consistent with criteria for which problem? a. Sleep deprivation b. Nightmare disorder c. Night terror disorder d. REM sleep behavior disorder