When assessing a woman with possible gonorrhea in the healthcare clinic, the nurse learns that patient has these symptoms. Which is most concerning? a. oderous vaginal discharge b. abdominal tenderness c. dysuria d. perineal itching
Abdominal tenderness is more concerning because if gonorrhea remains untreated then it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and can cause severe and chronic pain
When assessing a woman with possible gonorrhea in the healthcare clinic, the nurse learns that patient...
exual satisfaction elf-care exual practices -ymptoms urse is assessing a patient who reports vaginal discharge for one week, itching, and mild dys on is appropriate to include in the assessment history for this patient? What is the color of the discharge?” Does your sexual partner have the same symptoms? How often do you have vaginal bleeding?" How would you describe your normal flow?"| arly Pap test is recommended to screen for which type of cancer? varian Vaginal Uterine Cervical re...
Scenario Daisha Estrada is in the clinic today. While you are escorting your patient, an 85-year-old woman, out to the waiting room you and the patient overhear the lab tech and another nurse talking about Daisha’s lab results. They are discussing her vaginal smear coming back positive for gonorrhea. As you are escorting the elderly woman out to the waiting room she asks if gonorrhea is contagious. “Those two ladies in the hall were talking about having to report that...
During assessment of a patient with reports of nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain, the nurse notes increased abdominal girth and tenderness. Which additional symptoms indicate the presence of an intestinal obstruction? a. Hyperkalemia b. Abdominal rigidity c. Respiratory alkalosis d. Hypoactive bowel sounds e. Presence of skip lesions in the colonoscopy
3. the nurse is assessing a patient who is malnourished and has a history of poor nutrition, the patient reports difficulty seeing at night, this patient is likely to be deficient in which fat-soluble Vitamin? a. A b. c. d. AWY
12. A patient with ulcerative colitis is scheduled for an ileostomy. The patient asks the nurse what to expect related to bowel function after surgery. What is the best response by the nurse? a. “You will be able to have some control over your bowel movements. b. "The stoma will require that you wear a collection device all the time. c. "After the stoma heals, you can irrigate your bowel so you will not have to wear a bag." d....
The nurse in a gynecology clinic is completing preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy next week. The patient states that she is currently taking 325 mg of aspirin daily for chronic joint pain, along with a multivitamin. The patient has type 2 diabetes; she closely monitors her blood glucose levels. Currently, she is taking an oral hypoglycemic agent. The nurse advises her to ask the anesthesiologist whether she should take this medication the morning of surgery...
A homeless patient presents to the clinic for assessment of possible malnutrition. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply. a. Difficulty ambulating b. Moist skin c. Heat intolerance d. Decreased mental status
1. A new patient has presented at a local clinic for treatment of a “red, bumpy rash” on his hands. The patient is 47 years old and is accompanied by his wife. The nurse is preparing to take a health history. a. Which type of history, comprehensive or focused, is most appropriate and why? b. Identify and discuss the various components of the appropriate history. c. What sort of information will be documented by the nurse? d. After the patient...
11. Which syphilis study was instrumental in changing how we all carry forth medical research? a. The Androgen Study b. The Tuskegee Experiment c. The South Beach Study d. The Framingham Study _____ 12. Your female patient presents with a neuropathic type of pain two days before they feel itching and irritation in their vulvar region. One day later, they present with vesicular lesions that eventually break and ulcerate. What is the most likely medical diagnosis of this presentation? a....
when assessing muscle strength, the nurse observes that a patient has slight muscle contraction. what grade of muscle strength should the nurse record? A. 0/5 B. 1/5 c. 3/5 . A client’s body appears to have his arms and legs straight, toes pointed downward , and the head and neck are arched backward what type of posture is this A. Decorticate B. Deranged C. Dysconjugate D. decerebrate . On performing a spinal assessment on your client, it is noted but...