The nurse in an OB-GYN clinic takes a complete history from the 68-year-old before the physician sees the client. Which of the following is appropriate when taking a sexual history from the client?
A) Ask questions that the client will not be embarrassed to answer.
B) Ask open-ended questions specific to sexual functioning.
C) Write down everything the client says during the interview.
D) When possible include the sex partner in the interview.
Question 2The patient, age 32, is admitted with possible appendicitis after being evaluated by the physician. It is appropriate for the nurse to administer
a. fluid and electrolyte replacement.
b. heat to decrease discomfort.
c. a cleansing enema.
d. an oral laxative.
Question 3A patient, age 36, is admitted with diarrhea and dehydration. The physician has ordered several diagnostic studies of the patient's stools. When obtaining a stool specimen to be examined for ova and parasites, the nurse should
a. use an oil retention enema to facilitate collection.
b. refrigerate the specimen immediately.
c. instruct the patient to obtain three different stool specimens on subsequent days.
d. check the specimen for the presence of occult blood.
Question 4A 71-year-old man has presented to his nurse practitioner's clinic complaining of abdominal and flank pain and blood in his urine for the past 48 hours. Assessment reveals the man's temperature is 102F orally.
Which of the following health problems should the nurse first suspect? A) Bladder cancer
B) Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
C) Renal calculi
D) Testicular cancer
Question 5After barium swallow contrast studies are performed, the nurse should ensure that the patient
a. drinks adequate amounts of water.
b. remains in bed for 6 hours.
c. eats nothing until the gag reflex returns.
d. expels all barium rectally.
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