A 17-year-old female presents to the clinic stating she has never had a menstrual period. The nurse documents no signs of pregnancy and notes normal breast development. Based on this assessment, which diagnosis is most appropriate?

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)?

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 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 counseling a 55-year-old male patient who reports recent difficulties with achieving and maintaining an erection. The nurse reviews common causes of erectile dysfunction with him. Which of the following should the nurse explain is not a contributing factor to erectile dysfunction?

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?

A 53 year old female client is in the hospital and has received two doses of an angiotensin-converting enzyme for hypertension. When the nurse answers the client’s call light, the client presents an appearance as shown below:What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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