The Nurse Is Working with a Client Who Is Recovering

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a client who is recovering after a cervical biopsy.Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction?

• A) "I can resume vaginal intercourse after 6 weeks."
• B) "I should report heavy bleeding to the health care provider."
• C) "I must not lift heavy objects for about 2 weeks."
• D) "I will use the antiseptic rinse on a regular basis."

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Definitions:

Groundwater

Water found below the surface of the earth, existing within spaces in soil and cracks within rock structures.

Sand and Gravel

Loose granular materials consisting of rock fragments. Sand particles are smaller than gravel particles.

Groundwater Flow

The movement of water through the pore spaces and fractures in underground soil and rock layers.

Subsidence

The gradual sinking of the ground's surface, which can occur due to natural processes like the compacting of sediment or human activities such as groundwater extraction.