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A patient has just been instructed in the treatment for a Chlamydia trachomatis vaginal infection. Which patient statement indicates that the nurse’s teaching has been effective? Select all that apply.

The nurse is discussing follow-up after a clients yearly gynocolgy exam. The nurse knows that the client needs further education when she states?

A patient diagnosed with genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) II is concerned about sexual intercourse. What information should the nurse discuss with the patient?

A newborn weighs 6 pounds and 4 ounces.  How many kilograms does this newborn weigh?

A pregnant mother who is 32 weeks gestation is asking the nurse about her twins, a boy and a girl. The mother asks what if they are identical. The best response by the nurse would be?

Being aware that several pregnant students have been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia, the school nurse plans a class about nutrition for pregnant teens. What should the nurse encourage the teens to consume to increase iron absorption?

The doctor ordered 100 mg golimumab sub q, weekly for a patient with ulcerative colitis.  The concentration of golimumab is 50 mg/0.5 ml.  How many ml should the nurse inject per dose?

A client whose cervix is dilated 8 cm is restless and frequently changing position in an attempt to get comfortable. Which nursing action is most important?

A 65 year-old male presents to the ED with complaints of acute, severe scrotal pain, tenderness, and swelling. On physical exam the cremasteric reflex is absent.  Which diagnosis describes this condition? 

A patient was admitted to the hospital 5 days ago with pneumonia and has been receiving IV antibiotics since admission. Today the physician prescribed fluconazole (Diflucan). The nurse knows this medication was prescribed to treat which of the following infections?