A nurse is assessing a client who has pericarditis.

In which of the following areas of the client's chest should the nurse place the stethoscope to best hear a pericardial friction rub? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below.

Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.).

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A pericardial friction rub is highly specific for acute pericarditis and is generally heard over the left sternal border.
It is often louder at inspiration but sometimes can be better heard on forced expiration while the patient bends forward.
Choice A is not the answer because it does not correspond to the left sternal border.
Choice B is not the answer because it does not correspond to the left sternal border.
Choice D is not the answer because it does not correspond to the left sternal border.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

This statement indicates that the client understands that genital herpes lesions can take time to heal and that they may not resolve immediately.
Choice A is incorrect because antibiotic ointment is not used to treat genital herpes lesions.
Antiviral medication is used to manage symptoms and prevent outbreaks.
Choice C is incorrect because natural skin condoms are not effective in preventing the spread of genital herpes.
Latex condoms should be used during sexual intercourse to reduce the risk of transmission.
Choice D is incorrect because the duration of antiviral medication treatment for genital herpes varies and may be longer than 3 weeks.
It’s important for the client to follow their healthcare provider’s instructions for taking medication.

A. Edema of the ankle. B. Hair loss distal to the client's calves. C. Leg pain at rest. D. An ulcer on the tip of a toe.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Edema, or swelling in the legs, is a common symptom of venous disease.
Hair loss distal to the client’s calves (choice B) is not a typical symptom of venous vascular disorder.
Leg pain at rest (choice C) can be a symptom of peripheral vascular disease but is not specific to venous vascular disorder.
An ulcer on the tip of a toe (choice D) can be a sign of arterial vascular disorder but is not specific to venous vascular disorder.

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