The nurse walks in to find the client crying after the physician informed her of her diagnosis of human papillomavirus (HPV)
Which of the following statements by the nurse conveys an attitude of acceptance toward the client with a sexually transmitted infection? 1. "Don't worry about it. In a few weeks, with treatment, the lesions will disappear."
2. "You seem upset. I'll get the doctor."
3. "You seem upset. Can I help answer any questions?"
4. "I think you need to see a therapist."
3
Rationale:
1. The nurse's attitude of acceptance and matter-of-factness conveys to the woman that she is still an acceptable person who happens to have an infection. The other statements are not conveying acceptance, they are ignoring the needs of the client.
2. The nurse's attitude of acceptance and matter-of-factness conveys to the woman that she is still an acceptable person who happens to have an infection. The other statements are not conveying acceptance, they are ignoring the needs of the client.
3. The nurse's attitude of acceptance and matter-of-factness conveys to the woman that she is still an acceptable person who happens to have an infection. The other statements are not conveying acceptance, they are ignoring the needs of the client.
4. The nurse's attitude of acceptance and matter-of-factness conveys to the woman that she is still an acceptable person who happens to have an infection. The other statements are not conveying acceptance, they are ignoring the needs of the client.
You might also like to view...
Following a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), which of the following nursing assessments would be considered as primary for this client?
A) Evaluate for signs of infection. B) Monitor gag reflex. C) Assess peripheral pulses in affected extremity. D) Monitor for signs of fluid volume deficit.
A patient has been admitted for observation following an automobile accident. The nurse suspects that the patient's condition may be deteriorating because
1. The patient was previously lethargic and is now alert. 2. The blood pressure and pulse have not changed. 3. The patient still cannot remember the events before the accident. 4. The patient was oriented to person, place, time, and situation 1 hour ago and is now oriented to person and place only.
Diseases that are spread through contaminated water or food or contact with dirty items such as money or toys are said to be
1. Airborne. 2. Common source. 3. Vectorborne. 4. Vehicleborne.
Rhythmic contractions of the lining of the GI tract push food along this passageway; these muscle movements are called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).