A patient with swelling in the perineal area is diagnosed with a Bartholin cyst. Nonsurgical management is recommended. What does the nurse instruct the patient to do?
a. Apply moist heat (ex: sitz baths or hot wet packs) to the vulva
b. Return immediately to the clinic of the cyst ruptures
c. Contact all sexual partners about the need for treatment
d. Change the dressing at least three times a day
Answer: a. Apply moist heat (ex: sitz baths or hot wet packs) to the vulva
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A) A feeling of justice B) Belief in due process C) Fear of punishment D) Wanting the approval of others
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a. 10 gtt c. 14 gtt b. 12 gtt d. none of the above
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a. memorize Erikson's life tasks b. study Piaget's theories of growth and development c. examine their own thoughts and feelings about caring for children and families in the hospital and the roles and responsibilities of nurses in pediatric nursing d. find out the physicians' protocols, and familiarize themselves with these protocols as well as with the policy and procedure manuals of the hospital and unit
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A) Radial artery B) Brachial artery C) Femoral artery D) Ulnar artery