When a female patient informs the nurse that she has noted inflammation of her vulva and a yellow-brown discharge, the nurse recognizes that the clinical manifestations described are typical of which of the following vaginal infections?
A) Trichomonas vaginalis
B) Candidiasis
C) Gardnerella
D) Chlamydia
Ans: A
Feedback: The clinical manifestations indicate T. vaginalis, which is treated with metronidazole in the form of oral tablets.
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Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? A. "Your son can handle a visit to see his sister with your help because children are emotionally strong." B. "Your son needs to say good-bye to his sister prior to her death; you should bring him to visit immediately." C. "Your son will have these sad memories for the rest of his life; therefore, keeping him away is a good idea." D. "Your son needs preparation about the change in his sister's appearance, but for his own grieving process, he needs to visit her before her death."
A patient tells the nurse that the pain occurs only when coughing. The nurse realizes this patient is describing which of the following about a symptom?
a. Location c. Intensity b. Character d. Timing
Like elders in the general population, older patients with mental illness are at increased risk for brain attack, or stroke. The nursing student knows that the most frequent psychiatric symptom following a brain attack is:
A) Depression. B) Dementia. C) Delirium. D) Cognitive impairment.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) prevention measures during pregnancy include counseling the pregnant woman to (select all that apply):
a. Delay urination until bladder is full b. Limit hydration c. Wipe from front to back d. Urinate after intercourse