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A nurse is providing teaching to a client about preventing skin cancer. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?

"Eating a high fiber diet will reduce my risk for developing skin cancer." B. "I should check my skin monthly for any changes."

"I should avoid the use of tanning booths."

"I should use sunscreen even on cloudy days."

Wear barrier protection during vaginal intercourse.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Eating a high fiber diet has not been proven to reduce the risk for developing skin cancer. Skin cancer is mainly caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources, such as tanning booths.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Pyrazinamide is a medication used to treat tuberculosis that can cause renal damage and crystal formation in the urine if not adequately hydrated. The client should also avoid alcohol and have regular liver function tests while taking this medication. Isoniazid should not be taken with antacids, as they can decrease its absorption and effectiveness. Sputum cultures are expected to be negative after 2 months of therapy, not 6 months. Providing a sputum specimen every 2 weeks is not an instruction for the client, but a part of the monitoring process by the health care team.

A. It is primarily transmitted through casual contact. B. It is primarily transmitted through mosquitoes. C. It is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected body fluids. D. It is primarily transmitted through accidental puncture wounds.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

This is because HIV is a virus that infects certain cells of the immune system, such as CD4 cells or T cells. HIV can be found in blood, semen, vaginal fluid, breast milk, and other body fluids that contain blood. HIV can be transmitted through sexual contact, sharing needles or syringes, mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or occupational exposure to blood or body fluids.

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A nurse is providing teaching to a client about preventing skin cancer. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is C

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