The nurse urges a pregnant patient with gonorrhea to seek medical care because, if untreated, gonorrhea can result in: (Select all that apply.)
a. pelvic inflammatory disease.
b. sterility.
c. obstructed fallopian tubes.
d. ectopic pregnancy.
e. ophthalmia neonatorum in the newborn.
A, B, C, D, E
All options are possible complications from untreated gonorrhea.
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Which is most important in the immediate care of the newborn?
a. Maintain patent airway. b. Maintain stable body temperature. c. Administer prophylactic eye care. d. Establish identification of mother and baby.
A school-age child is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. The parents want to protect their child from knowing the seriousness of the illness. The nurse should explain that:
a. this will help the child cope effectively by denial. b. this attitude is helpful to give parents time to cope. c. terminally ill children know when they are seriously ill. d. terminally ill children usually choose not to discuss the seriousness of their illness.
A nurse and another staff member are preparing to reposition a patient in bed. To prevent back strain, these two health care providers must:
A. keep their knees stiff to enhance their lifting strength potential. B. keep the weight of the patient as close to their bodies as possible. C. loosen their stomach muscles to keep from injuring the pelvic region. D. twist their upper torsos to enhance the use and strength of their upper extremities.