During the abdominal assessment of an elderly patient, the nurse palpates a mass in the midabdomen. What should the nurse do next?
A. Get the physician.
B. Ask the patient to cough.
C. Percuss the mass.
D. Auscultate the mass.
Answer: D
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1. "The incidence of sexual dysfunction varies considerably among patients having this surgery. Why don't you and your husband make an appointment so we can discuss this together?" 2. "No, it shouldn't, but you need to talk to the surgeon. You should come to the office when you can." 3. "I can't answer any of your questions without first talking to your husband. Have him call me so I can get his permission." 4. "Don't worry; the hospital staff will review everything with you the morning of your husband's surgery."
The nurse is working with a woman who is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. The patient states, "First, the cancer seemed unreal. Now I feel like I can cope." The best response of the nurse would be "Women with breast cancer often:
1. "Go through several stages of adjustment." 2. "Cope better than their partners cope." 3. "Seek multiple opinions before starting treatment." 4. "Become angry after treatment begins."
The community health nurse is reviewing a list of Healthy People 2010 indicators with you. Using your knowledge of Healthy People 2010, what are the key indicators?
1. Physical activity 2. Anorexia 3. Responsible sexual behavior 4. Tobacco use 5. Substance abuse A) 1, 2, 3, 4 B) 1, 2, 4, 5 C) 1, 3, 4, 5 D) 2, 3, 4, 5
Based on the PSA and TRUS results, A.B. is scheduled for a prostate biopsy. He wonders
what he needs to do to prepare for this test. Explain a prostate biopsy procedure and how to prepare for the procedure. What will be an ideal response?