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Question 1 of 5

The 21-year-old who has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) asks about changes she could make to help control her disease. Which statement is the nurse's best response?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A. Although an anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen (Advil) may help reduce pelvic pain, this is not a lifestyle change. B. Oral contraceptives are useful in regulating the menstrual cycle for clients with PCOS and are utilized (not avoided) to treat this syndrome. C. Maintaining a monogamous sexual relationship will not impact PCOS. D. Obesity exacerbates insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia associated with PCOS.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for the adolescent diagnosed with Lyme disease. Which nursing problem should the nurse document in the plan of care?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Lyme disease commonly causes joint and muscle pain due to inflammation, making this a priority nursing diagnosis.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is preparing to conduct a women's wellness seminar. What information should the nurse plan to include about risk factors for development of breast cancer? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,E

Rationale: A. Fibrocystic breast disease is not related to breast cancer development, but fibrocystic changes can make it more difficult to feel early cancerous lumps during breast examination. B. Early menarche and/or late menopause increase the risk of developing breast cancer. C. Childless women, not those who have breastfed, are at increased risk. It is thought that pregnancy and lactation interrupt ovulation and alter the hormonal environment, reducing breast cancer risk. D. Postmenopausal women who are obese, not those with a lower BMI, are at increased risk. E. Women with first-degree relatives, such as a mother or sister, who had breast cancer are at risk.

Question 4 of 5

Which instruction is appropriate for the nurse to give the client who is undergoing external radiation therapy?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Avoiding powders, deodorants, or ointments prevents skin irritation in the radiation area, protecting the skin during therapy.

Question 5 of 5

The clinic nurse is teaching the mother of a child with head lice how to apply permethrin. Place the steps in the order that they should be performed.

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Comb hair with fine-tooth or nit comb.
Thoroughly wet hair and scalp with permethrin lotion.
Ensure that the scalp and hair are dry.
Allow permethrin lotion to remain on hair for 10 minutes.
Massage permethrin into the hair one section at a time.

Correct Answer: C,B,E,D,A

Rationale: Permethrin is applied to dry hair, massaged in, left for 10 minutes, rinsed, and then nits are combed out.

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