Your patient's cervicovaginal culture report indicated a large number of Gram-negative diplococci organisms, which is consistent with
a. Candida albicans. c. Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
b. Chlamydia trachomatis. d. Trichomonas vaginalis.
C
A large number of Gram-negative diplococci present in cervicovaginal secretions is abnormal, and indicates Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Candida albicans is an overgrowth of yeast. Chlamydia trachomatis is an intracellular bacteria. Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan infection.
You might also like to view...
A nurse prepares to discharge a client with Alzheimer's disease. Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this client's caregiver?
a. "Allow the client to rest most of the day." b. "Place a padded throw rug at the bedside." c. "Install deadbolt locks on all outside doors." d. "Provide a high-calorie and high-protein diet."
The nurse administers a Romberg test to assess the patient's balance. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
1) Asking the patient to keep the eyes open 2) Asking the patient to keep the eyes closed 3) Asking the patient to open the eyes and then close the eyes 4) None of the above
A public health official reports that the weekly influenza rate for a city in Oregon is 12.5%. This rate does not take into account smoking status, so it is a(n)
A. Independent rate B. Mortality rate C. Dependent rate D. Morbidity rate
A question that would be appropriate for the E in the HOPE spiritual assessment tool would be?
A) "Do you have a living will?" B) "Do you want to experience a Catholic mass?" C) "Do you expect to go to heaven when you die?" D) "Do you want to end your drug addiction?"