During the inspection of a patient's reproductive system, the nurse identifies small lacerations and bruises of the labia majora and minora. What does this finding suggest to the nurse?
A) Sexual abuse
B) Sexually transmitted infection
C) Pediculosis pubis
D) Masculinization
A
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Hypoventilation leading to hypercarbia may occur in the immediate postoperative period. The nurse should assess for
A) pain. B) urinary retention. C) hypertension. D) hypotension.
A registered nurse was accused of patient abandonment when the nurse became angry, quit the job, and left the hospital before the end of the shift. This is an example of violating legal stan-dards/guidelines set by which organization?
a. The State Department of Health b. The Joint Commission c. The State Board of Nursing d. The National League for Nursing
While changing a female newborn's diaper, the nurse observes a mucus-like, slightly bloody vaginal discharge. Which of the following would the nurse do next?
A) Document this as pseudomenstruation B) Notify the practitioner immediately C) Obtain a culture of the discharge D) Inspect for engorgement
In comparison with patients treated with hemodialysis, patients treated with peritoneal dialysis have _____ dietary protein needs.
a. slightly higher b. slightly lower c. much higher d. much lower