A nurse is reviewing the chart of a 15-year-old girl who has been sexually active since the age of 12. Which of the following findings would be of most concern?
a. She does not perform self-breast exams.
b. She has never had a Pap test.
c. She had one HIV test performed at the age of 13.
d. She does not use birth control pills.
Answer: b. She has never had a Pap test.
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a. Urinary incontinence b. Arthritic joints c. Kyphosis d. Mucosal drying
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This belief is an example of: a. Justice. b. Fidelity. c. Beneficence. d. Nonmaleficence.
The nurse is assessing a client in the prodromal phase of radiation sickness. Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A) Diarrhea B) Vomiting C) Nausea D) Anorexia E) Fever
At the conclusion of a surgical procedure, it has been determined that one sponge is missing. How should the nurse manage this situation?
1. Ask housekeeping personnel to look for the missing sponge while preparing the surgical suite for the next procedure. 2. Ask the surgeon to recount the sponges along with the nurse. 3. Refer to AORN standards for guidance. 4. Call the nursing supervisor to report the missing sponge.