Entries by Daphne Hanson

Clinic for Evaluation of Vaginal Discomfort

An 18-year-old female presents to the clinic for evaluation of vaginal discomfort. On exam, the client is noted to have several vesicles on erythematous bases on the right inner labial tissue. What testing would the nurse expect to be ordered by the provider for diagnosis of these lesions? Viral cultures for herpes simplex virus (HSV) […]

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

. A screening at 24 weeks gestation reveals a pregnant woman has gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). In planning client care, the nurse and the woman agree that a goal is to prevent fetal injury from GDM. What does the nurse identify as the greatest risk for the fetus? Preterm birth Congenital anomalies Macrosomia Low birth […]

National Health Goals for pregnancy

8. A newly married young woman tells the nurse she hopes to become pregnant soon. What should the nurse recommend to this client to support the 2020 National Health Goals for pregnancy? (Select all that apply.) Reduce work hours Smoking cessation No alcohol intake No need to see prenatal provider until fetal movement is noted […]

Chemotherapy Treatment and Nausea

My nursing diagnosis is Imbalanced nutrition related to chemotherapy treatment and nausea secondary to lung cancer.  I need interventions and rationales for this diagnosis. All I could think of is collaborating with oncologist, administering anti-nausea meds, and try to encourage more eating. I can’t think of anything else…help me please!