NSG 4525 Self Concept and Sexuality [ACTUAL EXAM ]
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2025 GRADED A (BRAND NEW!!)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has had a total
abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for
uterine cancer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
-A Papanicolaou (Pap) test should be performed every 6 months.
-Artificial lubrication can be used to treat vaginal itching and dryness.
-Increased vaginal drainage typically occurs 5 days following surgery.
-Resume sexual intercourse in 2 to 3 weeks. - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔✔✔✔ -Artificial lubrication can be used to treat vaginal itching
and dryness.
The nurse should instruct the client that atrophic vaginal changes
occur due to the loss of estrogen postoperatively and can also cause
pain and dryness during sexual intercourse. Artificial lubricants can
reduce the manifestations associated with diminished mucous
production.
A nurse is caring for a client who is considering several methods of
contraception. Which of the following methods of contraception
should the nurse identify as being most reliable?
-A male condom
-An intrauterine device (IUD)
-An oral contraceptive
-A diaphragm with spermicide. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -An
intrauterine device (IUD)
An IUD is found to have a failure rate of less than 1 in 100 users,
which makes it one of the most reliable methods of contraception.
A nurse is caring for a client whose Papanicolaou (Pap) test results
are abnormal. Which of the following procedures should the nurse
anticipate for this client?
-Rectovaginal palpation by the provider
-Dilation and curettage
-Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test
-Colposcopy - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -Colposcopy
,The nurse should anticipate follow-up visit for a client who has an
abnormal Pap test to include a colposcopy and directed biopsy. The
specimen obtained from endocervical testing is examined for
abnormal cells.
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who tells the nurse that she
does not want any more children. The client asks which birth control
method the nurse would recommend. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
-"It's your choice, of course, but birth control pills are the most
reliable."
-"Your provider usually recommends a diaphragm and spermicidal
cream."
-"I'd consider an intrauterine device. You won't have to worry about
pregnancy."
-"Let's talk about the available options and go from there." -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -"Let's talk about the available options
and go from there."
This response illustrates the therapeutic communication technique of
formulating a plan of action. It demonstrates the nurse's willingness
to provide information so that the client can make an informed choice
that will meet her needs at this time.
A community health nurse is developing a pamphlet about breast self-
examination (BSE) for a local health fair. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse indicate?
-Expect some breast dimpling or discharge with age.
-For those who have a menstrual cycle, perform a BSE every month, 2
or 3 days before menstruation.
-Using the palm of the hand, feel for lumps using a circular motion.
-Breasts can be examined in the shower with soapy hands. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -Breasts can be examined in the
shower with soapy hands.
The nurse should encourage clients to perform a BSE or do an extra
examination while showering. This allows clients to concentrate more
easily on feeling for tissue changes.
A nurse is teaching a group of teenage clients about the use of
condoms for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
, Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
-"Use a natural membrane condom rather than a polyurethane
condom."
-"You may use a condom more than once."
-"Use an oil-based lubricant when you use a condom."
-"Female condoms can help prevent transmission of sexually
transmitted viruses." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -"Female
condoms can help prevent transmission of sexually transmitted
viruses."
The client who uses a female condom can prevent sexually
transmitted viruses when the polyurethane or nitrile sheath is placed
in the vagina.
A nurse is teaching a group of male adolescents about testicular self
examination. Which of the following information should the nurse
include?
-Perform testicular self-examination twice per year.
-Pinch the testicles to feel for abnormalities.
-Examine the testicles after a bath or shower.
-Expect a moderate amount of swelling. - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔✔✔✔ -Examine the testicles after a bath or shower.
The nurse should inform the adolescents to perform testicular self-
examinations when the scrotal skin is relaxed.
A nurse is presenting educational materials for a group of middle
aged clients about menopausal hormone therapy following total
hysterectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the information?
-Take at different times of the day.
-Take an extra dose if missed a day.
-Prevents from having a cerebral hemorrhage.
-Prevents osteoporotic fractures. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -
Prevents osteoporotic fractures.
Menopausal hormone therapy may decrease and protect the client
from osteoporotic fracture due to the preservation of bone mineral
density.
LATEST VERSION [QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] DETAILED
AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS- LATEST UPDATE
2025 GRADED A (BRAND NEW!!)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has had a total
abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for
uterine cancer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
-A Papanicolaou (Pap) test should be performed every 6 months.
-Artificial lubrication can be used to treat vaginal itching and dryness.
-Increased vaginal drainage typically occurs 5 days following surgery.
-Resume sexual intercourse in 2 to 3 weeks. - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔✔✔✔ -Artificial lubrication can be used to treat vaginal itching
and dryness.
The nurse should instruct the client that atrophic vaginal changes
occur due to the loss of estrogen postoperatively and can also cause
pain and dryness during sexual intercourse. Artificial lubricants can
reduce the manifestations associated with diminished mucous
production.
A nurse is caring for a client who is considering several methods of
contraception. Which of the following methods of contraception
should the nurse identify as being most reliable?
-A male condom
-An intrauterine device (IUD)
-An oral contraceptive
-A diaphragm with spermicide. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -An
intrauterine device (IUD)
An IUD is found to have a failure rate of less than 1 in 100 users,
which makes it one of the most reliable methods of contraception.
A nurse is caring for a client whose Papanicolaou (Pap) test results
are abnormal. Which of the following procedures should the nurse
anticipate for this client?
-Rectovaginal palpation by the provider
-Dilation and curettage
-Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test
-Colposcopy - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -Colposcopy
,The nurse should anticipate follow-up visit for a client who has an
abnormal Pap test to include a colposcopy and directed biopsy. The
specimen obtained from endocervical testing is examined for
abnormal cells.
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who tells the nurse that she
does not want any more children. The client asks which birth control
method the nurse would recommend. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
-"It's your choice, of course, but birth control pills are the most
reliable."
-"Your provider usually recommends a diaphragm and spermicidal
cream."
-"I'd consider an intrauterine device. You won't have to worry about
pregnancy."
-"Let's talk about the available options and go from there." -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -"Let's talk about the available options
and go from there."
This response illustrates the therapeutic communication technique of
formulating a plan of action. It demonstrates the nurse's willingness
to provide information so that the client can make an informed choice
that will meet her needs at this time.
A community health nurse is developing a pamphlet about breast self-
examination (BSE) for a local health fair. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse indicate?
-Expect some breast dimpling or discharge with age.
-For those who have a menstrual cycle, perform a BSE every month, 2
or 3 days before menstruation.
-Using the palm of the hand, feel for lumps using a circular motion.
-Breasts can be examined in the shower with soapy hands. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -Breasts can be examined in the
shower with soapy hands.
The nurse should encourage clients to perform a BSE or do an extra
examination while showering. This allows clients to concentrate more
easily on feeling for tissue changes.
A nurse is teaching a group of teenage clients about the use of
condoms for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
, Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
-"Use a natural membrane condom rather than a polyurethane
condom."
-"You may use a condom more than once."
-"Use an oil-based lubricant when you use a condom."
-"Female condoms can help prevent transmission of sexually
transmitted viruses." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -"Female
condoms can help prevent transmission of sexually transmitted
viruses."
The client who uses a female condom can prevent sexually
transmitted viruses when the polyurethane or nitrile sheath is placed
in the vagina.
A nurse is teaching a group of male adolescents about testicular self
examination. Which of the following information should the nurse
include?
-Perform testicular self-examination twice per year.
-Pinch the testicles to feel for abnormalities.
-Examine the testicles after a bath or shower.
-Expect a moderate amount of swelling. - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔✔✔✔ -Examine the testicles after a bath or shower.
The nurse should inform the adolescents to perform testicular self-
examinations when the scrotal skin is relaxed.
A nurse is presenting educational materials for a group of middle
aged clients about menopausal hormone therapy following total
hysterectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the information?
-Take at different times of the day.
-Take an extra dose if missed a day.
-Prevents from having a cerebral hemorrhage.
-Prevents osteoporotic fractures. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔✔✔✔ -
Prevents osteoporotic fractures.
Menopausal hormone therapy may decrease and protect the client
from osteoporotic fracture due to the preservation of bone mineral
density.
