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A client had a mastectomy with reconstruction, and several axillary nodes were dissected. Which statement by the client indicates good understanding of discharge instructions?

A client is brought to the emergency department by the family, who states that the client was diagnosed last week with gonorrhea but has not taken the medications yet. Today the family notes that the client is “not acting right” and seems confused. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

Why are women more likely than men to have silent sexually transmitted disease (STD) infection?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an arteriovenous fistula. What instructions are given to the nursing care assistant regarding the care of this patient?

What is the average urine output of a healthy adult for a 24hr period?

A woman had returned to the nursing unit after a total abdominal hysterectomy. After settling the client and performing a thorough assessment including vital signs, which action by the nurse is most important?

A client is undergoing treatment for breast cancer and asks the nurse about “natural” treatments for her chemotherapy-induced nausea. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

For which problem are Kegel exercises recommended to help assist in prevention of?

A patient reports the loss of small amounts of urine during coughing, sneezing, jogging, or lifting. Which type of incontinence do these symptoms describe?

A client has a serum potassium level of 8.0 mmol/L, a serum creatinine level of 2 mg/dL, and a urine output of 350 mL/day. What is the best action by the nurse?