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 coun…
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 erythe…
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.
The nurse is caring for a 42-year-old woman who is not curre…
The nurse is caring for a 42-year-old woman who is not currently sexually active. She asks the nurse how often she should receive a Pap smear. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
The nurse is teaching a group of young adult women at a comm…
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 bir…
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?
A 17-year-old female presents to the clinic stating she has…
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 w…
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?
The nurse is caring for a patient with AIDS who has a critic…
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?
A patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction after rec…
A patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction after receiving an IV antibiotic. Which medication will the nurse anticipate NOT being part of the emergency treatment plan?