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 A 40 year old woman is suspected of having Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (i.e., Hashimoto’s). 1-What would be the expected TSH, T3, T4 if she does have chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (hypothyroidism) ? 2 points 2- What other lab tests could be ordered to confirm the autoimmunity? (1 point) 3- List only 3 clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism. 2 points      

A 25 year old male comes to the clinic complaining of a sore on his penis. He is unsure if it started like a blister but he picked at it.  He says it’s not painful. He engages in intercourse with men and women and is inconsistent in his use of condoms.    1-What are the two most likely causes of  sexually transmitted lesions on the genitals? (1 points) 2- Describe which STI is most likely based on the clinical findings and explain why you made this choice (One sentence max).  (2 points) 3- What diagnostic test would you send off to confirm the diagnosis. Include screening and confirmatory tests if applicable (2 points)

A nurse counsels a client to have the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (EIA) test. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this test?

The nurse is counseling a female who has recently tested positive for HIV. Which of the following will the nurse educate that the client is responsible for? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement best reflects an outcome for a community partnership?

What is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States?

Which action would help to improve community partnerships between participant members? 

A community health nurse visits a homeless shelter to provide directly observed therapy (DOT) to several clients who have been diagnosed with TB. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this nursing intervention?

One case of smallpox occurs in a population in which it was previously eliminated. Which of the following best describes what has occurred?

Which priority focus is seen in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) document as it relates to population health?