The nurse is caring for a 42-year-old woman who is not currently sexually active. She asks the nurse how often she should receive a Pap smear. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A 29-year-old woman visits the clinic for preconception counseling. She tells the nurse that her last menstrual period started on June 2 and that her cycles are usually regular and 28 days long. She asks when she was most likely to have ovulated.Based on this information, which date should the nurse identify as the most likely day of ovulation?

A 52-year-old woman going through menopause asks the nurse why she is at increased risk for developing osteoporosis. What is the nurse’s best response?

A community health nurse is assessing a group of clients who have been diagnosed with arthritis. Which client statement is most consistent with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) rather than osteoarthritis (OA)?

A patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction after receiving an IV antibiotic. Which medication will the nurse anticipate NOT being part of the emergency treatment plan?

A 27-year-old female presents to the clinic with complaints of a thin, grayish-white vaginal discharge and a strong, fishy odor, especially after intercourse. She denies itching or significant irritation. On examination, her vaginal pH is elevated, and clue cells are noted on microscopy. Based on these findings, which infection is most likely present?

The nurse is caring for a patient with AIDS who has a critically low neutrophil count. Which action by the patient indicates a need for further teaching regarding neutropenic precautions?

The nurse is teaching a group of young adult women at a community health fair about intrauterine devices (IUDs). Which explanation best describes how IUDs prevent pregnancy?

A 24-year-old woman visits a community clinic to discuss birth control options. She shares with the nurse that her cultural beliefs discourage the use of hormonal contraception. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

The nurse is educating a patient with lymphoma. Which statement indicates that the patient correctly differentiates Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)?