The nurse explains to a client diagnosed with trichomoniasis that the disease is caused by the parasitic protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. What would the nurse say is a factor that triggers growth of trichomoniasis?
A) Trauma to the bladder
B) Being postmenopausal
C) Irritation of vaginal walls
D) Spontaneous abortion
C
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Factors that trigger growth of trichomoniasis include the following: irritation of vaginal walls, pregnancy, sexual activity, trauma to the vaginal walls, systemic illness, menstruation, and emotional upsets.
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a. Venous pooling. b. Peripheral vasodilation. c. Peripheral vasoconstriction. d. Decreased arterial perfusion.
A patient is admitted to the CCU complaining of pain from a femur fracture and is anxious and agitated. The patient is receiving steroids and theophylline for exacerbation of asthma. The nurse should assess the patient for
a. anxiety. c. regression. b. low self-esteem. d. suicidal ideations.
An older woman is resisting her son's help to make her money last longer. He wants to have her declared incapacitated so he can manage her finances. Which nursing assessment can be used by the court to declare incapacitation?
a. Prepares very few meals and avoids cleaning the house. b. Ambulates around her local community without difficulty. c. Balances her checkbook weekly and pays her bills on time. d. Resists medical advice to remove a stage I malignant tumor.
Which describes the mechanism of action for Clopidogrel (Plavix)?
A. Decreases platelet production B. Prevents platelets from adhering to the injured tissue C. Stimulates platelet production D. Prevents the platelets from sticking together