The nurse makes it clear to older adults in a long-term care facility that condoms are available from the medicine cart on request to:
a. guarantee safe sex practices.
b. reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
c. show acceptance of sexual expression.
d. prevent soiling bed linens or furniture.
ANS: B
You might also like to view...
Maintaining membership in nursing organizations is vital to the nursing profession because the primary function of these organizations is to:
a. offer important social and community contacts b. represent nurses in collective bargaining c. protect nurses' general welfare d. give nurses special discounts for continuing education
A young woman was diagnosed with gonorrhea several months ago and prescribed antibiotics but failed to adhere to the prescribed treatment regimen
Consequently, she recently sought care with complaints of abdominal pain and was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). The exacerbation of her symptoms has prompted an admission to the hospital for intensive therapy. The nurse who is planning this patient's care should identify which of the following aspects of care? Select all that apply. A) Sitz baths B) Vaginal douching C) IV antibiotics D) Chemotherapy E) Bed rest
A 48-year-old man diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is having difficulty with swallowing. The family feels the patient has been choking and coughing excessively at mealtimes
The patient's temperature is elevated, his respiratory rate is 32 breaths/min, and he is using accessory muscles on inspiration. The nurse should make which of the following assessments? A) Range of motion B) Lung auscultation C) Neurologic assessment D) Urine output
Which of the following statements accurately describes the concepts of disease and illness?
A) A disease is traditionally diagnosed and treated by a nurse. B) The focus of nurses is the person with an illness. C) A person with an illness cannot be considered healthy. D) Illness is a normal process that affects level of functioning.