A Male Patient Is "Relieved" to Learn That He Has

question 5

Multiple Choice

A male patient is "relieved" to learn that he has a sexually transmitted disease and is not HIV positive. Which of the following would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make to this patient?

• A)"Having a sexually transmitted infection does predispose the body to be infected with HIV if exposed to the virus."
• B)"You are lucky."
• C)"I told you not to be concerned."
• D)"You would know if you had HIV."

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Definitions:

Vascular Cambium

A layer of plant tissue located between the xylem and phloem that contributes to secondary growth by producing new layers of vascular tissue.

Apical Meristem

A region of actively dividing cells at the tips of plant roots and shoots, responsible for primary growth.

Lateral Meristems

Plant tissue found in the stems and roots of woody plants contributing to the increase in thickness (secondary growth) through cell division.

Secondary Growth

Growth in thickness or girth of a plant, resulting from the activity of the lateral meristems.