Adolescents

A nurse concludes that the teaching about sickle cell anemia has been understood when an adolescent with the disorder makes which statement? 1. I'll start to have symptoms when I drink less fluid 2. I'll start to have symptoms when I have fewer platelets 3. I'll start to have symptoms when I decrease the iron in my diet 4. I'll start to have symptoms when I have fewer white blood cells

1, Dehydration precipitates sickling of red blood cells and therefore is a major causative factor for painful episodes associated with sickle cell anemia

What is the maximum recommended length for enema tube insertion in an adolescent? Record your answer using a whole number.

10 cm

Which statements regarding acne are correct? Select all that apply. 1. Acne is a hormonal disease 2. Acne may be caused by stress 3. Family hx could be a reason for it 4. Propionibacterium acnes causes acne 5. Acne is commonly found on the face, chest, lower back, and neck

2, 3, 4

What over-the-counter drugs are used to treat vulvovaginal candidiases? Select all that apply. 1. Tinidazole 2. Miconazole 3. Clotrimazole 4. Azithromycin 5. Metronidazole

2, 3, Miconazole and clotrimazole are standard over-the-counter drugs used to treat candidiasis