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)?

The nurse is educating a 29-year-old pregnant patient who is HIV positive. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the most important aspect of managing HIV during pregnancy?

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?

The nurse is caring for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The patient complains of severe fatigue, a butterfly rash, and joint pain. Which nursing intervention(s) is/are most appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply.