A 20-year-old patient has developed small painful blisters on her labia that occurred after having sex with her new boyfriend about six days ago. Which STI should the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing?
1. syphilis
2. gonorrhea
3. chlamydia
4. genital herpes
Correct Answer: 4
Genital herpes may occur with 2 to 10 days after exposure to the herpes virus. Painful red papules appear in the genital area. Syphilis is characterized in the early stage of the disease by a painless chancre. The chancre appears at the site of inoculation. Gonorrhea is characterized by dysuria and a milky white discharge in the male. Women may be asymptomatic until the disease is advanced but may experience dysuria, abnormal menses, increased vaginal discharge and dyspareunia. Chlamydia may also be asymptomatic and not become symptomatic until the disease is advanced.
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The nurse reviewing laboratory reports on kidney function identifies a result that suggests decreased renal function, which is:
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A. "Most breastfeeding mothers do not resume sexual activity." B. "Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are easy to use and easy to insert prior to sexual intercourse." C. "Breastfeeding hampers ovulation, but to be safe, use condoms." D. "Breastfeeding prevents ovulation, so no contraception is needed."
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A. an absorbent to collect wound drainage. B. a negative pressure to promote healing. C. protection from the external environment. D. moisture needed for wound healing.