A nurse is teaching a client about primary syphilis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

"Syphilis can affect many areas of your body, including your brain and heart."

"The chances will go away on their own, and you will no longer have syphilis."

"Syphilis is treated with antiviral medications."

"You can transmit syphilis to a partner during vaginal or anal sex, but not during oral sex."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Syphilis can indeed affect many areas of the body, including the brain and heart, but this statement does not specifically address primary syphilis, which is characterized by the appearance of a painless sore (chancre) at the site of infection.
B.   Syphilis does not typically resolve on its own. Without treatment, the infection can progress to more severe stages with potentially serious complications.
C.   Syphilis is caused by a bacterial infection (Treponema pallidum) and is treated with antibiotics such as penicillin. Antiviral medications are not effective against bacterial infections like syphilis.
D.   This statement is accurate and important for the prevention of syphilis transmission. Syphilis can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex, but the risk of transmission is lower during oral sex compared to vaginal or anal intercourse.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Elevated blood pressure above 140/90. While hypertension can occur in middle age, it is not specifically associated with perimenopause.
B. Report of dryness with vaginal intercourse. Vaginal dryness is a common symptom of perimenopause due to decreasing estrogen levels.
C. Report of urinary retention. Urinary symptoms in perimenopause more commonly include frequency and urgency, rather than retention.
D. Elevated body temperature above 37.8° C (100° F). While hot flashes are common during perimenopause, they do not typically cause a sustained elevated body temperature.

A. Severe pain in the abdomen and joints B. Fever and chills C. Cough and shortness of breath D. Numbness and tingling in the extremities

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Severe pain in the abdomen and joints. Severe pain is the hallmark symptom of a sickle cell crisis, often occurring in the abdomen, joints, and bones due to vaso-occlusive events.
B. Fever and chills. While fever can be a sign of infection in individuals with sickle cell disease, it is not the most common symptom during a sickle cell crisis.
C. Cough and shortness of breath. These symptoms are more indicative of respiratory infections or complications like acute chest syndrome but are not the primary symptoms of a sickle cell crisis.
D. Numbness and tingling in the extremities. These symptoms are not typically associated with a sickle cell crisis.

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