Concerning sexually transmitted infections, which of the ...

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Concerning sexually transmitted infections, which of the following is not part of the nurse's role in primary prevention?
 
  1. Explaining that a patient's ability to pay, language spoken, or lifestyle will not keep her from receiving treatment.
  2. Avoiding panicking a patient who may avoid treatment if she is told she is at se-rious risk.
  3. Ascertaining whether the patient's male partner resists wearing condoms.
  4. Teaching the patient low-risk sexual practices such as mutual masturbation.

Question 2

Preschool children tend to center on information. The nurse understands the child may
 
  A) learn only the middle part of a procedure.
  B) concentrate on one part of a procedure and appear not to hear another.
  C) have to have printed material directly in front of him or her to understand it.
  D) not retain information longer than a week.

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Answer to Question 1

2
1. Incorrect. Patients should be assured that their lifestyle, language, and finances will not keep them from receiving treatment.
2. Correct. Patients often need to be convinced that anyone, including them, could catch a disease and be at risk for infection, because most people underestimate their personal risk.
3. Incorrect. No aspect of prevention is more important that the actions and attitudes of the woman's partner(s).
4. Incorrect. Safe sex education is a critical aspect of prevention, which includes information about low-risk practices.

Answer to Question 2

B