An adolescent is brought to be seen by a caregiver for severe abdominal pain.
The patient is diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This is the third time the patient has been treated for PID. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Contact the necessary authorities to report a suspected case of sexual abuse
B) Take the patient to a private room and interview her regarding her sexual history and partners
C) Take the caregiver to a private room and tell her that the patient's diagnosis can only come from sexual activity
D) Talk to the patient and caregiver together and explain that the condition is often a result of a sexually transmitted infection and discuss the importance of safe sex practices
Question 2
A child diagnosed with AIDS comes to the clinic for routine immunizations. In giving immunizations to the child who has AIDS, the nurse can safely administer which vaccine to prevent disease?
A) Poliomyelitis
B) Measles
C) Mumps
D) Chickenpox
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