The nurse recognizes the characteristic circular hairless patches of tinea capitis, which is called _____________
ANS:
alopecia
Alopecia is the term to refer to hair loss.
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Which of the following should the nurse include in the psychosocial assessment of an older patient?
a. Comorbid diseases b. Joint pain c. Genetics d. Family relationships
Infection by Helicobacter pylori bacteria is a major cause of:
a. duodenal ulcers. b. Cushing's ulcers. c. Curling's ulcers. d. stress ulcers.
The nurse is preparing an educational session about menstruation for a group of adolescents. Which hormone should the nurse instruct as initiating ovulation?
A) Estrogen B) Progesterone C) Luteinizing hormone D) Follicle-stimulating hormone
A young female patient with HIV does not want to see the gynecologist because, she says, "I'm going to die anyway." How should the nurse respond?
1. "Having a PAP smear will help detect the onset of cervical cancer." 2. "Why do you think you are going to die?" 3. "The gynecologist will help diagnose any Hodgkin disease." 4. "But you still should be on birth control."