The most critical health care issue related to adolescent sexual behavior worldwide is:
a. unplanned pregnancy
b. abortions
c. HIV infection
d. homosexuality
C
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The patient is admitted with a condition that requires cardiac rhythm monitoring. To apply the monitoring electrodes, the nurse must first:
a. apply a moist gel to the chest. b. make certain that the electrode gel is dry. c. avoid soaps to avoid skin irritation. d. clip chest hair if needed.
In providing perineal care to a female patient, the nurse should wash
a. Upward from rectum to pubic area. b. From back to front. c. From pubic area to rectum. d. In a circular motion.
The patient has bipolar disorder and is in a manic phase. The physician prescribes lithium (Eskalith). The client's current lithium level is 0.4. Which assessment findings should the nurse anticipate?
A. A return to baseline behavior B. Hyperactivity and pressured speech C. Signs and symptoms of depression D. A decrease in manic behavior
An adolescent presents in the emergency department (ED) with confusion. The healthcare provider suspects diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). A stat serum glucose is done, and the result is 7l5 mg/dL
Which clinical manifestations does the nurse anticipate upon assessment for this client? 1. Tachycardia, dehydration, and abdominal pain 2. Sweating, photophobia, and tremors 3. Dry mucous membranes, blurred vision, and weakness 4. Dry skin, shallow rapid breathing, and dehydration