You ask whether someone has talked with A.P. about "safe sex." She laughs and tells you there
is nothing safe about sex. Undaunted, you ask if she would be willing for you to discuss the
use of condoms with her sexual partners.
She tells you that she is already careful; if she does
not "know the guy," then she uses a condom. How are you going to respond?
• Tell her you understand she tries to be careful, but you are concerned about her.
• You cannot tell by looking at someone whether he or she has an STI or HIV.
• Using a condom will assist in preventing an STI and unplanned pregnancy.
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a. Gestational diabetes b. RH Incompatibility c. Hypertension d. Pre-eclampsia e. Infection
Which of the following is a major barrier to health care for teen mothers? a. The hospital/clinic is within walking distance of the girl's home. b. The institution is open days, evenings, and Saturday by special arrangement
c. The teen must be prepared to see a different nurse and/or physician at every visit. d. The health care workers have a positive attitude.
A 14-year-old is admitted to the emergency department with a fracture of the right humerus epiphyseal plate through the joint surface. What information does the nurse know regarding this type of fracture?
a. It will create difficulty because the child is left handed. b. It will heal slowly because this is the weakest part of the bone. c. This type of fracture requires different management to prevent bone growth complications. d. This type of fracture necessitates complete immobilization of the shoulder for 4 to 6 weeks.
In planning a teaching session for a client undergoing photodynamic therapy for lung cancer, the nurse includes which statements? (Select all that apply.)
a. "This is a palliative treatment that should decrease your pain." b. "Avoid exposure to the sun for 1 to 3 months after the treatment." c. "Do not eat or drink anything before your treatments." d. "Do not remove skin markings between treatments." e. "You need to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes after treatments." f. "Make sure you keep your curtains closed at home afterward."