The young woman newly diagnosed with genital herpes is reminded that she should avoid sexual intercourse until:
a. she has been on medication for a week.
b. she no longer has pain on urination.
c. her partner has been on medication and is free of lesions.
d. her lesions are gone.
D
People with genital herpes should avoid sex until all the lesions are gone.
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A) There is nothing to worry about. B) Delirium involves a progressive decline in memory loss. C) Delirium may only last a short time. D) Delirium is generally more prevalent in women.
A nurse working in an assisted care facility is preparing an educational program regarding suicide for the colleagues on the unit. What information will need to be included? (Select all that apply.)
1. Suicide rates are the highest in people age 65 and older. 2. Suicide rates are the highest in teens. 3. You should never question a person about suicide intent. 4. An older person who contemplates suicide is more likely to complete the act than a younger person. 5. Approximately 70% of older adults who commit suicide had visited their primary care physician within the previous month.
A nurse has determined that a patient's pain is acute and plans to administer pain medication. Which of the following are signs and symptoms of acute pain on which the nurse may have based her decision? Select all that apply
1. Dilated pupils 2. Constricted pupils 3. Syncope 4. Increased heart rate 5. Reduced attention span
Intentional efforts to cover up memory losses or gaps are called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word