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Frost2351 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse works with many older patients and provides information about safer sexual practices and risks. What physical factors increase an older woman's risk for acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Increased promiscuity
B.
Isotonic dehydration
C.
Decreased vaginal pH
D.
Loss of vaginal elasticity
E.
Vaginal dryness

Question 2

The clinic nurse educates young adults that the most common infectious health risks associated with tattoos include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Chlamydia infection
B.
Gonorrhea
C.
Hepatitis
D.
Human papilloma virus (HPV)
E.
Staphylococcus infection

nikmaaacs · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D, E
Physical changes in the older woman that increase susceptibility to HIV infection include loss of vaginal elasticity and vaginal dryness. Increased promiscuity is not a physical factor (and is not known to be a characteristic of the older adult). Mild isotonic dehydration is often seen in older adults, but is not related. Vaginal pH is not related.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, E
Infectious health risks related to tattooing include viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases, most commonly infections caused by viruses and bacteria. The most common infections associated with tattooing and body piercing include hepatitis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and human papilloma virus (HPV). Bacterial infections may be caused by Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pseudomonas, Clostridium, and Mycobacterium.