An adolescent girl and her caregiver present at the pediatrician's office. The adolescent complains of severe abdominal pain. A diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory diseases is made
The nurse notes in the child's chart that this is the third time she has been treated for PID. The most appropriate action by the nurse would be to:
A) contact the necessary authorities to report a suspected case of sexual abuse.
B) take the child to a private room and interview her regarding her sexual history and partners.
C) take the caregiver to a private room and tell her that the child's diagnosis can only come from sexual activity.
D) talk to the child and caregiver together and explain that the condition is often a result of a sexually transmitted disease and discuss the importance of safe sex practices.
B
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1. How to remove a central line 2. Instruction on oxygen administration 3. Nothing, the family is familiar with the care. 4. How to insert an IV line
An older adult client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is scheduled for a total knee replacement. What should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A) Monitor urine output. B) Assess postoperative wound healing. C) Restrict protein intake. D) Expect purulent drainage.
Pain control is a nursing priority in patients with acute pancreatitis because pain:
a. increases pancreatic secretions. b. is caused by decreased distention of the pancreatic capsule. c. decreases the patient's metabolism. d. is caused by dilation of the biliary system.
Intimate partner violence (IPV), formerly known as domestic violence, is the most common form of violence experienced by women worldwide;
approximately one out of every four women has been a victim of domestic violence (World Health Organization [WHO], 2005a). A) True B) False