A 74-year-old woman comes to the clinic for her yearly examination. What would be an appropriate question to ask this patient during the nursing assessment?
A) Have you had an STI in the past 12 months?
B) Does your genital area itch a lot?
C) Are you sexually active?
D) What type of contraception are you using?
C
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Which is the preferred site for administration of the Hib vaccine to an infant?
a. Deltoid b. Anterolateral thigh c. Upper, outer aspect of the arm d. Dorsal gluteal region
A nurse is frustrated working with a patient who is from another culture. The patient does not seem to be motivated to learn to provide self-care. A more experienced nurse helps interpret this behavior by stating,
a. "Everyone has motivators; you have to find your patient's." b. "It's possible the patient doesn't understand what to do yet." c. "The patient's culture may include a dependent sick role." d. "Your patient is not ready to learn about self-care yet."