The nurse is determining if a client is experiencing chronic ...

[chandani]

The nurse is determining if a client is experiencing chronic inflammation. Which of the following are indications for this type of inflammation? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Chronic elevation of white blood cells
  2. Low-grade fever
  3. Pain
  4. Scar formation
  5. Low blood pressure
  6. Hematuria

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection that the nurse needs to report to the local health department. Which of the following sexually transmitted infections need to be reported by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Bacteria vaginitis
  2. HPV
  3. HIV
  4. Chlamydia
  5. Gonorrhea
  6. Syphilis

[nathang24]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
Chronic inflammation is characterized by chronic elevation of white blood cells, low-grade fever, pain, and scar formation. Low blood pressure and hematuria are not characteristics of chronic inflammation.

Answer to Question 2

3, 4, 5, 6
Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV are infections that need to be reported to the local health department in every state. Bacteria vaginitis and HPV do not need to be reported to the local health department.