A 19-year-old woman comes to the gynecologist's office. When the nurse asks the reason for this visit, the client explains that she has never had a menstrual period, and that she is concerned there might be something wrong
What is the diagnosis that the physician is most likely to make based on this information? 1. Primary dysmenorrhea
2. Secondary infertility
3. Primary amenorrhea
4. Secondary amenorrhea
3
Explanation: 3. Primary amenorrhea is the term for the condition when menses have never occurred.
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A) In semi-Fowler's position with his knees bent B) In a right side-lying position with the foot of his bed elevated C) In a prone or supine position with the foot of his bed elevated higher than his head D) Bent at the waist leaning slightly forward
The LPN/LVN role differs from the RN role in all of the following areas except:
a. Educational preparation. b. Thinking skills. c. Assessment skills. d. Basic psychomotor skills.
The nurse is caring for a patient with an altered level of consciousness (LOC). Which intravenous fluid should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
1. isotonic or hypertonic 2. 0.45% normal saline 3. dextrose 5% in water 4. dextrose 5% in 0.45 % normal saline
The nurse is teaching parents how to prevent a sickle-cell crisis in the child with sickle-cell disease. The nurse will explain that precipitating factors contributing to a sickle-cell crisis include (Select all that apply.)
1. fever. 2. dehydration. 3. regular exercise. 4. altitude. 5. increased fluid intake.