A client tells the nurse that she has kicked her husband of 20 years out of the house because he kept having affairs with other women and seeing prostitutes. The nurse suggests that she considers HIV testing because she knows that
A) it is estimated that there are more than 100,000 people in the United States who are HIV-positive but do not know they are infected.
B) about half of all new HIV infections in the United States are among individuals over 25 years of age.
C) married women are a high risk group for sexually transmitted diseases.
D) the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases are found in the white population.
Question 2
The nurse is working in a community clinic. A 40-year-old white woman comes in for a job placement physical. She states that she is interested in learning more about losing weight and being healthier.
The nurse weighs her and notes that her BMI is 29. She asks about going on a diet. Your first step is to
A) find resources in the community such as Weight Watchers or TOPS and suggest these to her.
B) complete a behavioral assessment to determine her readiness for weight loss.
C) plan a low-calorie diet that reduces fat and carbohydrate intake.
D) plan an exercise program focusing on weight-bearing exercise.
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