Author Question: A woman is admitted to the hospital for antibiotic therapy for pelvic inflammatory disease. She is ... (Read 95 times)

crobinson2013 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A woman is admitted to the hospital for antibiotic therapy for pelvic inflammatory disease. She is in pain, with a rating of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. What comfort measure can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

a. Administer Tylenol 3 immediately.
b. Apply a heating pad to the lower abdomen.
c. Position the client in a semi-Fowler's position.
d. Teach the client to increase intake of fluids.

Question 2

A 19-year-old college student seeks information from the school's nurse about how to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without abstinence as a choice. Which statement by the nurse is best?

a. Urinating after intercourse will eliminate the risk of infection.
b. A vaccine can prevent genital warts caused by some strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV).
c. Oral contraception can prevent pregnancy and STDs.
d. Good handwashing helps prevent infection associated with STDs.

Missbam101 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The client with pelvic inflammatory disease usually experiences lower abdominal tenderness. The UAP can position the client. Only the nurse can administer medications, initially apply heat to the client's abdomen, and perform teaching.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Gardasil is used to provide immunity for HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18 that are high risk for cervical cancer and genital warts. While there is some truth that urination after intercourse may decrease the risk of infection by flushing out organisms, it does not eliminate the risk of contaminating bacteria traveling up the urethra. The other statements are not accurate.