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Question 1 of 5

A primiparous woman tells the nurse that she and her partner are highly reluctant to have their infant vaccinated, stating, "We've read that vaccines can potentially cause a lot of harm, so we're not sure we want to take that risk." How should the nurse respond to this family's concerns?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Monitoring liver enzymes is important for patients on long-term hormone therapy to avoid complications from impaired metabolism.

Question 2 of 5

A 50-year-old woman has had a relapse of her multiple sclerosis (MS) after several years of being symptom-free. Which of the following factors is most likely to have contributed to her relapse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Physical overexertion can contribute to an MS relapse, triggering symptoms to reappear.

Question 3 of 5

A 43-year-old man has tested positive for systemic candidiasis, and the care team has decided on IV fluconazole as a first-line treatment. When administering this medication, the nurse should

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Progestin-only contraceptives are less likely to cause hypertension compared to combined oral contraceptives and may be preferred in women with cardiovascular risk factors.

Question 4 of 5

In the ICU setting, a client transported from surgery following open heart bypass grafting will likely have his or her core temperature measured by:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An esophageal thermometer is commonly used in ICU settings to accurately measure core body temperature, especially in post-surgical patients.

Question 5 of 5

A postmenopausal woman is administered estradiol (Estraderm). What condition will be prevented in this patient?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Conjugated estrogens are used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

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