A 50-year-old client is being discharged after a prostatectomy. What instruction should
be provided to the client for self care?
A) Ask client to avoid using stool softeners
B) Ask client to avoid any exercise for 2 weeks
C) Instruct the client on the proper technique for Kegel exercises
D) Instruct client to restrict his fluid intake for a week
C
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a. Implementation b. Diagnosis c. Evaluation d. Planning
Which data from a woman's health history would put her at an increased risk of developing breast cancer?
a. Takes birth control pills c. Mother of three children b. Age 32 years old d. 25 pounds over-weight
The goal of administering critical care IVs is to give the maximum amount of medication to achieve the
desired effect. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient with hypertension weighing 115 kg is advised by the primary healthcare provider to lose 10% of total body weight over the next 6 months. How many lbs. of weight loss per month should the nurse instruct the patient to establish as a goal? Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).