A nurse is counseling a 23-year-old woman about oral, transdermal, injectable, vaginal ring, and implant contraceptive methods. Which of the following risks of using these methods should be stressed by the nurse?
a. Toxic shock syndrome
b. Nausea
c. Blood clots
d. Ectopic pregnancy
Answer: c. Blood clots
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A school nurse is reviewing the population of school age children for chronic conditions. Which of the following would the school nurse expect to find most often? Select all that apply
A) Rheumatoid arthritis B) Asthma C) Diabetes D) HIV/AIDS E) Tuberculosis F) Seizures
A female patient who swims competitively admits to using anabolic steroids to increase her muscle mass and improve her performance. What will the nurse tell this patient?
a. Anabolic steroids may actually regulate her periods. b. Breast size may increase as a result of this drug use. c. The risk of liver disease will increase. d. Voice changes and facial hair will reverse when she stops the drug.
The health care provider orders "Tylenol 2 tabs p.o. q4h PRN pain" in the client's medical record. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Accept the order as complete. 2. Clarify the dosage. 3. Clarify the frequency. 4. Clarify the client.
The nurse instructs a patient that the pain of angina is due to ischemia of the myocardium, which is brought on by which factors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Exertion b. Emotional excitement c. Eating heavy meals d. Exposure to cold e. Allergic reaction