Answer to Question 1
C
The body contains normal flora (microorganisms) that live on the surface of skin, saliva, oral mucosa, gastrointestinal tract, and genitourinary tract. The normal flora of the vagina causes vaginal secretions to achieve a low pH. This inhibits the growth of many microorganisms. Antibiotics and oral contraceptives can disrupt normal flora in the vagina, causing an overgrowth of Candida albicans in that area. It is important to ask the patient about current medications to obtain information that may assist with diagnosis. Visiting the physician is important for the patient's health maintenance. Learning about the patient's eating and sleeping habits will assist in the plan of care.
Answer to Question 2
D
Institutional practice guidelines are established standards and policies that can be used in court to make judgments about nursing actions. Intellectual standards are guidelines or principles for rational thought. Fairness and independent reasoning are two examples of critical thinking attitudes that are designed to help nurses make clinical decisions.
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