A woman tells a nurse, "My husband wants to have sex when I have my period. Is that safe?" What is an appropriate answer?
A) "No, the flow of blood could be slowed down."
B) "No, it will tend to make your cramps worse."
C) "Yes, but be sure to douche after sex."
D) "Yes, there is no reason not to have sex then."
D
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a needle aspiration and biopsy to rule out cancer. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate and important for this patient?
a. Fear related to potential for cancer diagnosis depending on biopsy results b. Ineffective health maintenance related to delayed insurance coverage for procedure c. Powerlessness related to patient must wait approximately 4 to 5 days to learn of test results d. Ineffective coping related to patient stated she is a little nervous about the test results
Seeking medical attention when any cancer warning signs occur is frequently delayed because of
a. difficulty accessing a physician or getting a referral consult. b. lack of knowledge of the seven warning signs of cancer. c. fear of the possible diagnosis of cancer and hoping signs will go away. d. self-examination being complex and difficult to perform.
A client form the Mesoamerican culture refuses to eat a specific food when recovering from an infection. What should the nurse consider as the reason for the client's refusal?
a. The food is not acceptable within the client's culture b. The temperature of the food is not culturally acceptable c. The perceived effect of the food is not acceptable for the health problem d. The amount of the food provided is more than what the client typically eats per meal
To be aware of potential risks to the laboring woman, the nurse understands that a breech presentation is associated with
a. Umbilical cord compression b. More rapid labor c. A high risk of infection d. Maternal perineal trauma