When a Client Returns to the Clinic for Follow-Up After

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a client returns to the clinic for follow-up after treatment for gonococcal urethritis, a purulent urethral discharge is still present. When trying to determine the reason for the recurrent infection, which of the following questions is best for the nurse to ask the client?

• A)"Did you take the prescribed antibiotic for a week?"
• B)"Did you drink at least 2 quarts of fluids every day?"
• C)"Were your sexual partners treated with antibiotics?"
• D)"Do you wash your hands after using the bathroom?"

Identify the roles of sender and receiver in the communication process.

Comprehend the impact of divorce rates on societal communication patterns.

Illustrate different models of communication, i.e., linear, interactive, and circular processes.

Understand the significance of family and emotional health in relationship-building through communication.

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Definitions:

Middle Adulthood

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Younger Selves

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Chronological Age

The amount of time that has passed since a person's birth, usually expressed in years.

Cognitive Competencies

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