While Giving a History, the Patient Reports Having Herpes Genitalis

question 16

Multiple Choice

While giving a history, the patient reports having herpes genitalis. Based on this information, which finding does the nurse anticipate during the assessment?

• A) Small vesicles on the genitalia
• B) Single, firm, painless, open sore
• C) Pain when palpating the cervix
• D) Malodorous greenish-yellow vaginal discharge

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Definitions:

Cognitive Errors

Mistakes in reasoning, evaluating, remembering, or other cognitive processes that can lead to misjudgments or faulty beliefs.

Irrational Decision-Making

The process of making decisions based on emotions, biases, or illogical reasoning rather than rational analysis.

External Attributions

Attributing personal behaviors and outcomes to factors outside one's control.

Internal Attributions

The process of inferring that a person's behavior is due to their personality, disposition, or beliefs rather than external factors.