38.  A patient presents with symptoms of severe mood swings,…

38.  A patient presents with symptoms of severe mood swings, irritability, and breast tenderness occurring in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. These symptoms significantly impair her daily functioning. What diagnosis should be considered for this patient?  

25.  The nurse is caring for a transgender patient after the…

25.  The nurse is caring for a transgender patient after the patient underwent a gender reassignment surgery.  You check his name on his ID band before giving him his medication and he says, “My name is wrong on my ID band.  It should say Jacqueline Smith, not Jack Smith.”   Your best response in this situation is?

34.   A practical nurse (PN) is assessing a young adult fema…

34.   A practical nurse (PN) is assessing a young adult female who presents to the clinic with untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs), poor hygiene, and a tattoo on her neck that she avoids discussing. She is accompanied by an older man who refuses to leave the room and speaks on her behalf. The client appears anxious and avoids eye contact. Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate?