The nurse is caring for a male patient with gonorrhea. The patient asks how he can reduce his risk of contracting another sexually transmitted infection (STI). The nurse should instruct the patient to:
A) Ask all potential sexual partners if they have a sexually transmitted disease.
B) Wear a condom every time he has intercourse.
C) Consider intercourse to be risk-free if his partner has no visible discharge, lesions, or rashes.
D) Expect to limit the number of sexual partners to fewer than five over his lifetime.
B
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During the examination of the breasts, a young adult patient's nipples becomes erect and the areolas pucker. The nurse explains to the patient that these findings indicate:
A) An abnormal smooth muscle response B) Intact tactile stimulation of the area C) Future difficulty with breast-feeding D) Overabundance of areolar glands
Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse be assessing in a client receiving sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex)?
a. constipation and abdominal distention c. wheezing and pulmonary edema b. miosis and nasal stuffiness d. hypertension and angina
A group of community health nurses is using the Stages of Change model as the foundation of a new health promotion campaign for older adults. What goal for the participants are the nurses likely to promote when working with older adults in the program?
A) A recognition of the importance of screening for common health problems B) Increased participation in exercise programs and an awareness of the relationship between exercise and wellness C) The replacement of participants' unhealthy behaviors with healthy behaviors D) An awareness of the differences between life expectancy and active life expectancy
Expected outcomes for patients who are being taught how to use a thermometer include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ability to correctly measure temperature b. Ability to properly clean and store the thermometer c. Knowledge of normal temperature ranges d. Knowledge of signs and symptoms of fever