Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient with syphilis. Which manifestation indicates that the syphilis has ... (Read 77 times)

waynest · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient with syphilis. Which manifestation indicates that the syphilis has progressed to the secondary stage?

a. Foul-smelling penile discharge
b. Positive serology
c. Purulent skin rash
d. Scrotal swelling

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to undergo a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast within the hour. Which statement requires the nurse's immediate attention?

a. I forgot that I was not supposed to eat anything.
b. I left my potassium supplements off of my home medication list.
c. Did I tell you that I cannot eat lobster?
d. I take my daily blood pressure medica-tion at night.

nekcihc358 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A positive serology will appear in the secondary stage of syphilis. Penile discharge is not asso-ciated with the secondary stage of syphilis. A generalized skin rash, not purulent, may be seen in the secondary stage of syphilis. Scrotal swelling is not associated with syphilis.

Answer to Question 2

C
Before administering tests that involve contrast media, the nurse must ask about allergies to iodine or shellfish. An allergy to either of these may indicate that an individual is hypersensitive to contrast media.