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?
16. Which of the following statements by a patient that wil…
16. Which of the following statements by a patient that will be having a test done to collect cells from the cervix would show that she needs further teaching about what to do prior to the procedure?
45. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client how to pe…
45. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client how to perform Kegel exercises. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
6. The nurse is doing medication teaching for Metronidazol…
6. The nurse is doing medication teaching for Metronidazole (Flagyl) with a patient who has a new diagnosis of Trichomoniasis. Which of the following should be included in your education on this medication? (Select all that apply)
17. A 48-year-old female patient arrives at the clinic to d…
17. A 48-year-old female patient arrives at the clinic to discuss her concerns. She states that her last menstrual cycle was 4 months ago and before that they were very irregular. What is the most important nursing advice that you can give to this patient?
13. A patient is discussing health changes with the nurse. …
13. A patient is discussing health changes with the nurse. She states, “My body just isn’t the same. I don’t think my husband finds me attractive anymore.” Which of the following symptoms indicate that the patient is experiencing menopause? Select all that apply.