The assessment that would alert the nurse to vulvar carcinoma is
a. lichen sclerosa.
b. reduced libido.
c. vaginal atrophy.
d. white, frothy vaginal discharge.
A
Lichen sclerosa are gray patches on the labia, perineum, and sometimes the clitoris. Biopsy of the lesions will determine if they have become malignant.
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1. "Protein is important; therefore, the addition of one serving of meat a day is necessary." 2. "A daily supplement of 4 mg vitamin B12 is important." 3. "The high fiber in a vegetarian diet is dangerous for pregnant women." 4. "Eggs are important to add to your diet. Eat six eggs per week." 5. "Milk products contain protein, but they are very low in iron."
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a. Problematic b. Operational c. Logistic d. Inductive
How should the nurse approach a patient who has profound hearing loss?
a. Knock on the door before entering. b. Touch the patient on the hand to gain attention. c. Give the patient a list of interventions that the nurse plans to perform. d. Speak in a higher tone of voice.
Pulse 3 point scale
What will be an ideal response?