A male client reports to the clinic with an open area on his ...

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A male client reports to the clinic with an open area on his penis. Which of the following questions will be most important to include in the data collection?
 
  1. Have you had sexual intercourse recently?
   2. Do you think you have a disease?
   3. Are you promiscuous?
   4. When did you initially notice this open area?

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an elderly client with influenza. Which of the following lab results does the nurse determine is consistent with influenza?
 
  1. Increased white blood cell count
   2. Clear chest x-ray
   3. Increased BUN
   4. Decreased sodium level

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Answer to Question 1

4. When did you initially notice this open area?

Rationale:
It will be important to record the onset of the open area. The remaining questions are closed, and will not elicit much information. Asking the client about promiscuity is judgmental. Determining the date of the last episode of sexual intercourse might be indicated later if a disease is diagnosed.

Answer to Question 2

2. Clear chest x-ray

Rationale:
Unless the client with influenza develops complications, the chest x-ray is clear. An increased white cell count is seen with bacterial infections. Laboratory tests for BUN and sodium levels are not usually associated with influenza.