HESI Case Study: Gonorrhea Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which interventions can the nurse implement to decrease the the client's anxiety
during this examination? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all options may be
correct.) - ANSWER-Explain that each step of the procedure in advance using
models.
Talk to the client directing relaxation and breathing techniques.
Warm a cold speculum between the folds of a heating pad before the exam.
The client describes the pain in her lower abdomen as sharp and cramping. The
HCP prescribes hydrocodone bitartrate 5mg with acetaminophen 325 mg, two tabs
PO prior to the client's pelvic exam. Before initiating the treatment, it is most
important for the nurse to implement which interventions? (Select all that apply.
One, some, or all options may be correct.) - ANSWER-Perform a focused
assessment on the upper and lower abdomen.
Implement a numeric pain assessment on a scale of 1 to 10.
Document a baseline of vital signs including a pulse oximetry.
Use at least two client identifiers before administering the medication.
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, The pelvic examination allows for the inspection and palpation of external and
internal reproduction structures in order to identify deviations, inform medical
diagnoses, and collect specimens for laboratory analysis. Which is the best
approach for the nurse to position the client for the pelvic examination? -
ANSWER-Buttocks at the edge of the examination table, hips and knees flexed,
feet in stirrups.
The nurse explains to the client that medications will be administered to obtain
which expected outcome? - ANSWER-Uncomplicated gonorrhea is cured with a
single dose of antibiotic therapy.
The client is instructed to return for a follow-up examination if symptoms persist
after treatment. The nurse explains to the client that recent research shows that
strains of gonorrhea bacteria have emerged that are resistant to penicillin,
tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, and cefixime. Which instructions are the most
important for the nurse to provide to the client prior to discharge? (Select all that
apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.) - ANSWER-Direct the client to
take medication to her sexual partner.
Counsel the client about reinfection from a new or untreated partner.
Emphasize compliance with completion of the antibiotic regimen.
Recommend abstinence from sexual intercourse until treatment completion.
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which interventions can the nurse implement to decrease the the client's anxiety
during this examination? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all options may be
correct.) - ANSWER-Explain that each step of the procedure in advance using
models.
Talk to the client directing relaxation and breathing techniques.
Warm a cold speculum between the folds of a heating pad before the exam.
The client describes the pain in her lower abdomen as sharp and cramping. The
HCP prescribes hydrocodone bitartrate 5mg with acetaminophen 325 mg, two tabs
PO prior to the client's pelvic exam. Before initiating the treatment, it is most
important for the nurse to implement which interventions? (Select all that apply.
One, some, or all options may be correct.) - ANSWER-Perform a focused
assessment on the upper and lower abdomen.
Implement a numeric pain assessment on a scale of 1 to 10.
Document a baseline of vital signs including a pulse oximetry.
Use at least two client identifiers before administering the medication.
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, The pelvic examination allows for the inspection and palpation of external and
internal reproduction structures in order to identify deviations, inform medical
diagnoses, and collect specimens for laboratory analysis. Which is the best
approach for the nurse to position the client for the pelvic examination? -
ANSWER-Buttocks at the edge of the examination table, hips and knees flexed,
feet in stirrups.
The nurse explains to the client that medications will be administered to obtain
which expected outcome? - ANSWER-Uncomplicated gonorrhea is cured with a
single dose of antibiotic therapy.
The client is instructed to return for a follow-up examination if symptoms persist
after treatment. The nurse explains to the client that recent research shows that
strains of gonorrhea bacteria have emerged that are resistant to penicillin,
tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, and cefixime. Which instructions are the most
important for the nurse to provide to the client prior to discharge? (Select all that
apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.) - ANSWER-Direct the client to
take medication to her sexual partner.
Counsel the client about reinfection from a new or untreated partner.
Emphasize compliance with completion of the antibiotic regimen.
Recommend abstinence from sexual intercourse until treatment completion.
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