A patient asks the nurse about treatment for human papilloma ...

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A patient asks the nurse about treatment for human papilloma viral warts. The nurse's response should be based on what knowledge?
 
  1. An antiviral injection cures approximately 50 of all cases.
  2. Aggressive treatment is required to cure warts.
  3. Warts often spread when an attempt is made to remove them surgically.
  4. Warts often recur a few months after a patient is treated.

Question 2

The nurse is providing health education to a group of young people.
 
  When teaching about the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the nurse will teach which concepts? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Decision-making skills in refusing intercourse
  2. How to reduce high-risk behaviors
  3. That Pap smears might be needed more often
  4. The safety of oral sex
  5. Use of petroleum-based lubricants with condoms

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: There are no injections for treating warts.
Rationale 2: Warts usually disappear spontaneously after a period of time.
Rationale 3: Warts can be successfully removed surgically.
Rationale 4: It is not uncommon for warts to return a few months after an initial treatment.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Effective prevention and control of STIs is based on planning ahead, review of decision-making skills, and developing strategies to refuse sex.
2. Effective prevention and control of STIs is based on the reduction of high-risk behaviors. Use of recreational drugs and alcohol can increase sexual risk taking.
3. The presence of a genital infection can lead to an abnormal Pap smear. Women with certain infections should have more frequent Pap tests.