Author Question: The nurse working in an adolescent prenatal clinic knows that the patients 1517 years old: 1. Are ... (Read 78 times)

jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse working in an adolescent prenatal clinic knows that the patients 1517 years old:

1. Are more at ease with their individuality.
2. See authority as resting with parents.
3. Are able to solve problems and make decisions.
4. Seek independence and identify with their peer group.

Question 2

The nurse is providing follow-up education to a patient just diagnosed with vaginal herpes. What statement by the patient verifies correct knowledge about vaginal herpes?

1. I should douche daily to prevent infection.
2. I could have another breakout during my period.
3. I am more likely to develop cancer of the cervix.
4. I should use sodium bicarbonate on the lesions to relieve discomfort.

Anton · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Teens in late adolescence are more at ease with their individuality.
Rationale 2: Teens in early adolescence see authority as resting with parents.
Rationale 3: Teens in late adolescence are able to solve problems and make decisions.
Rationale 4: Teens who are in middle adolescence (1517 years old) seek independence and identify with their peer group.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Douching does not prevent infection.
Rationale 2: Menstruation seems to trigger recurrences of herpes.
Rationale 3: There is no relation to herpes and cancer of the cervix.
Rationale 4: Burow's (aluminum acetate) solution, not sodium bicarbonate, relieves discomfort.