Which of the following factors is NOT known to play a role in causing toxic shock syndrome?
A. Use of high-absorbency tampons
B. Intravaginal growth of toxin producing staphylococci
C. Absorption of staphylococcal toxins from the vagina into the circulation
D. Use of oral contraceptives
D
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An adolescent client is brought to the emergency department (ED) with fatigue, weight loss, a dry cough, and night sweats. The family just recently immigrated to the United States
Based on this data, for which potential risk should the nurse include when planning care for this client? A) Pneumothorax B) Pneumonia C) Renal failure D) Septicemia
When an LPN/LVN delegates a task to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), there is: (Select all that apply.)
a. a need for the UAP to voluntarily accept the task delegated. b. continued accountability for the task by the LPN/LVN. c. no further need for supervision of the UAP. d. the understanding that the task is in the job description of the UAP. e. a transfer of authority to the UAP.
A client confused about terminology asks the nurse to define conception. Which statement would the nurse include in the response?
A) The moment at which a woman experiences an orgasm B) When one sperm penetrates one ovum to form a zygote C) The development of the human embryo D) The period during which a woman is most fertile
During a breast examination of a male patient, the nurse recognizes which finding as normal?
a. Bilateral nontender flat breasts with symmetric nipple and areolar areas b. A fibrous layer of subcutaneous breast tissue that is thicker than in women c. Breast tenderness on the dominant side but not on the other side d. Bilateral symmetry of breasts with absence of hair in the areolar areas