An 18-year-old female patient who reports feeling two nonpainful ulcerations on the labia asks if they might be herpes simplex. What response should the nurse make?
A. "The lesions you describe are most consistent with genital warts."
B. "Those spots do sound consistent with herpes simplex."
C. "Herpes lesions are usually painful."
D. "Have you been having sex with new partners?"
Answer: C
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The staff development educator developed strategies to help nurse managers actively listen. Guidelines for active listening include which of the following?
a. Speed up your internal processes so that you can process more data. b. Realize that the first words of the sender are the most important. c. Be prepared to make an effective judgment of the communication sender. d. Cultivate a desire to learn about the other person.
The physician orders potassium chloride (Slow-K) 80 mEq. The solution contains 40 mEq/15 ml. How many mL would you administer?
1. 30 mL 2. 213.3 mL 3. 2.13 mL 4. 300 mL
MC The best description of one of the delivery oriented roles for the community health nurse working in a local clinic is
A. Identifying the need for action. B. Planning nursing interventions. C. Initiating and directing change. D. Serving as initial point of contact between client and agency.
The nurse is discussing car safety with the mother of a 6-year-old child.The child's mother questions the need for the use of special car seats for her child. What information can be provided to her?
A) "Car seats are only recommended until children are 3 years old." B) "At the age of 6 your child should be using a booster seat." C) "Car seats are recommended until children are at least 10 years old." D) "Your child will be safe in the car using the provided shoulder harness and lap belts."