A male patient has been diagnosed with syphilis following serological testing and is now being treated with penicillin G
The nurse recognizes the importance of health education around the treatment of this disease and should prioritize which of the following educational interventions?
A) Educating the patient on methods for the prevention of transmission
B) Teaching the patient about the differences between syphilis and viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
C) Teaching the patient strategies to augment his self-esteem
D) Educating the patient about the signs and symptoms of syphilis in a female
A
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Based on Friedman's structural functional theory, which of the following defines this family component? A) Meeting the love and belonging needs of each member B) Teaching children how to function and assume adult roles in society C) Ensuring the family has necessary resources with appropriate allocation D) Involving the provision of physical care to keep the family healthy
The nursing staff, working in an emergency room, begins to see an influx of clients with the following condition: acute nausea and vomiting; redness and itchiness of the skin, leading to open sores; bleeding from the nose, mouth, and gums; and
blisters in the mouth and throat. Which condition is suspected? A) A food poisoning B) Acute radiation syndrome C) Anthrax contamination D) Manifestations of botulism
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Which of the fol-lowing medications would the nurse most likely administer?
a. Isoniazid b. Nevirapine c. Amodiaquine d. Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG)
The nurse is obtaining information from a parent prior to assessing the child in a community clinic. Which statement made by the parent should be most concerning for the nurse?
A. "My mother said she would take my children to get their immunizations." B. "I have been receiving food from the local pantry." C. "My husband only smokes in the house after the children go to bed." D. "I am going to sign my child up to receive breakfast and lunch at school."