In discussing the advantages of oral contraceptives, the nurse mentions such benefits as:
a. decreased breast tenderness.
b. weight loss.
c. heightened sexual pleasure.
d. decrease of opportunistic vaginitis.
A
Decreased breast tenderness is a benefit of oral contraceptives.
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A family member of a patient who has returned to the special unit after renal transplantation is alarmed by blood in the urine of the patient. What is the nurse's best explanation when explain-ing the reason for hematuria in this patient?
a. "It is related to the immunosuppressant drugs taken before transplantation." b. "It is a normal postoperative expectation." c. "It is caused by dye injected during sur-gery." d. "It is caused by a small vessel that may be bleeding but will coagulate as urine flow increases."
Compared with testosterone patches, testosterone transdermal gel:
a. is less likely to be transferred to another person by skin-to-skin contact. b. is less effective. c. produces more consistent blood levels of the hormone. d. causes more local irritation.
There are multiple leader behaviors, task characteristics, and follower characteristics in path-goal theory that must be assessed correctly and integrated for effective leadership. This is a
a. Strength of path-goal theory b. Criticism of path-goal theory c. Leader benefit of path-goal theory d. Organizational benefit of path-goal theory
The nurse is working with a female client incarcerated for helping her boyfriend rob a convenience store
She has an Axis II diagnosis of dependent personality disorder. Psychotherapy to help build independence and self-esteem is too time intensive and long term to be supported within budgetary constraints. In considering how to begin addressing her dependency issues, the nurse should do which of the following? A) Avoid the topic altogether since personality characteristics are inflexible. B) Refer her to a clinical psychologist on her release. C) Consult the multidisciplinary team for approval and advocate for changes in the funding structures. D) Encourage her to express her feelings of dependency when addressing acute care physical needs.