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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has herpes simplex virus type 2. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "The virus cannot spread to areas other than the genital area."
This is not correct because the virus can spread to other areas through skin-to-skin contact.
B. "The lesions may reoccur in times of stress."
"The lesions may reoccur in times of stress." This statement indicates that the client understands that the virus can reactivate and cause new outbreaks during times of stress.
C. "I am only contagious while the lesions are present."
This is notcorrect because the virus can still be contagious even when no lesions are present.
D. "I can have unprotected sex as long as I am taking acyclovir."
This is not correct because having unprotected sex can still transmit the virus even while taking acyclovir.
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Full Explanation
"The lesions may reoccur in times of stress." This statement indicates that the client understands that the virus can reactivate and cause new outbreaks during times of stress.
Choice A is not correct because the virus can spread to other areas through skin-to-skin contact.
Choice C is not correct because the virus can still be contagious even when no lesions are present.
Choice D is not correct because having unprotected sex can still transmit the virus even while taking acyclovir.
Similar Questions
A nurse on the oncology unit is evaluating a client's response after receiving a dose of aprepitant. Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse expect?
A. Decreased dysrhythmias
Choice A is incorrect because decreased dysrhythmias is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant
B. Absence of nausea
Aprepitant is an antiemetic medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
C. Decreased incisional pain
is incorrect because decreased incisional pain is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant
D. Absence of dizziness
is incorrect because the absence of dizziness is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant
Full Explanation
The correct answer is choice B. Aprepitant is an antiemetic medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. Choice A is incorrect because decreased dysrhythmias is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant. Choice C is incorrect because decreased incisional pain is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant. Choice D is incorrect because absence of dizziness is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant. Choice A is not correct because decreased dysrhythmias is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant. Choice C is not correct because decreased incisional pain is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant. Choice D is not correct because absence of dizziness is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has psoriasis. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Phototherapy
This is a common treatment for psoriasis and involves exposure to ultraviolet light. Choice B is not correct because dermabrasion is not routinely used for the treatment of psoriasis.
B. Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is not used to treat psoriasis.
C. Benzoyl peroxide
This is not correct because benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne, not psoriasis.
D. Oil-based ointment
This is not correct because oil-based ointments can actually make psoriasis worse.
Full Explanation
"Phototherapy." This is a common treatment for psoriasis and involves exposure to ultraviolet light. Choice B is not correct because dermabrasion is not routinely used for the treatment of psoriasis.
Choice C is not correct because benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne, not psoriasis.
Choice D is not correct because oil-based ointments can actually make psoriasis worse.
Choice B: Dermabrasion is not used to treat psoriasis.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about strategies to prevent hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should consume fish once per week."
This is not correct because there is not enough evidence to support the idea that consuming fish once per week can prevent hypertension.
B. "With a BMI of 30, I should focus on maintaining my current weight."
This is not correct because maintaining a healthy weight is important, but is not as directly related to preventing hypertension as reducing sodium intake
C. "I should consume no more than 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day."
"I should consume no more than 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day." This is an appropriate statement because consuming too much sodium is associated with an increased risk for hypertension.
D. "I should exercise for 30 minutes three times per week."
Exercising 30 minutes three times per week is not enough to prevent hypertension.
Full Explanation
"I should consume no more than 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day." This is an appropriate statement because consuming too much sodium is associated with an increased risk for hypertension.
Choice A is not correct because there is not enough evidence to support the idea that consuming fish once per week can prevent hypertension.
Choice B is not correct because maintaining a healthy weight is important, but is not as directly related to preventing hypertension as reducing sodium intake.
Choice D is not correct because exercising 30 minutes three times per week is not enough to prevent hypertension.