A patient recovering from a total hip replacement has vital signs assessed by unlicensed assistive personnel. Which vital sign value should cause the most concern for the nurse?
A. Temperature 102°F
B. Heart rate 82 bpm
C. Respiratory rate 18 breaths/min
D. Blood pressure 110/76 mmHg
Answer: A
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1. External genital appearance 2. Chromosomal gender 3. Internal organs 4. Nonambiguous gender role 5. Gonadal gender
Delirium differs from dementia in which of the following ways?
a. delirium has a slower onset b. dementia patients have a higher mini mental status exam result c. delirium is considered temporary d. dementia patients are more easily treated
The nurse is caring for a group of clients at a public health clinic. Which sexually transmitted disease would the nurse focus the client education on curative goals?
A) Chlamydia B) HIV C) HPV D) Genital herpes
When talking about STDs with a high school health class, the school nurse knows that she should cover HIV/AIDS. What would the school nurse tell the students is the leading cause of new HIV infection in women?
A) Sharing clothing B) Heterosexual transmission C) IV drug use D) Homosexual transmission