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Mass number of an atom is equal to the sum of protons + electrons.

Radioactive means atoms that have a tendency to undergo spontaneous nuclear decay.

What is the best way to protect yourself against sexually transmitted diseases?

 A 23-year-old client is prescribed antiretroviral drug therapy for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which statement indicates that the client has understood the client teaching regarding the action of this medication?

A 42-year-old client diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been receiving antiretroviral therapy for several years. Recently, raltegravir was added to the drug regimen. When assessing the success of this addition to the treatment, the nurse should prioritize which laboratory value?  

 A 34-year-old woman has presented to the clinic for the first time, and the nurse learns that the client has been taking medroxyprogesterone for the past 13 years. This aspect of the client’s medical history should prompt what assessment?

Which of the following infections would increase risk for cancer development in the genital region?  

 Which statement made by the patient who has recently had a mammogram indicates a need for clarification regarding the importance or purpose of this procedure?  

A 52-year-old client has made an appointment with the health care provider and has reluctantly admitted that the primary health concern is erectile dysfunction (ED). The client describes the problem as increasing in severity and consequent distress. Which of the nurse’s assessment questions is the most likely to address a common cause of ED?

An older adult client with a creatinine level of 4.0 mg/dL (353.60 μmol/L) and a diagnosis of herpes simplex is prescribed acyclovir. When preparing to administer this medication parenterally, what would the nurse expect in regard to medication dosage?