46. A nurse is preparing to administer medroxyprogesterone (Provera) to a client for the treatment of amenorrhea. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client education?
26. A 28-year-old female client is scheduled for a routine…
26. A 28-year-old female client is scheduled for a routine cervical cancer screening. As the nurse prepares for her visit, which of the following is the most appropriate action to take prior to the Papanicolaou (Pap) test and human papillomavirus (HPV) test?
36. A patient with dysmenorrhea is being prescribed ibuprof…
36. A patient with dysmenorrhea is being prescribed ibuprofen. What key point should the LPN emphasize to the patient regarding the use of NSAIDs for pain management?
11. The physician has ordered 60 g of Kayexelate to be admi…
11. The physician has ordered 60 g of Kayexelate to be administered by mouth one time now. On hand in Kayexelate 30 g in 15 mL solution. How many mL will the patient receive in the ordered dose?
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?
35. A patient is preparing for discharge after a hysterecto…
35. A patient is preparing for discharge after a hysterectomy. As an LPN, which discharge instruction is most crucial to ensure proper postoperative recovery while addressing home responsibilities?
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?
22. Which of these practices is best to educate a postmenop…
22. Which of these practices is best to educate a postmenopausal patient on to decrease her risk of having a uterine prolapse?
28. After a colposcopy and cervical biopsy, a client repor…
28. After a colposcopy and cervical biopsy, a client reports experiencing heavy bleeding and foul-smelling vaginal discharge. What should the nurse’s immediate response be?
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?