A patient diagnosed with prostate cancer is demonstrating signs of renal failure. What should this assessment finding suggest to the nurse?
A. Spinal cord compression
B. Bladder irritation from chemotherapy
C. Obstructive uropathy
D. Urethral strictures from radiation
Answer: C
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A community health nurse responding to a disaster is caring for the bodies of the casualties who have died. Which of the following would be an appropriate method for documentation?
A) Making a note on the triage tag B) Using a toe tag for identification C) Placing the name on a casualty list D) Recording the name on the victim's body
The nurse is engaged in patient teaching about a newly prescribed bile acid sequestrant that may be mixed with a carbonated beverage. What bile acid sequestrant is the nurse describing?
A) Cholestyramine (Questran) B) Colesevelam (Welchol) C) Colestipol (Colestid) D) Ezetimibe (Zetia)
A client's prenatal testing is positive for cystic fibrosis (CF). Prior to discussing the results with the family, the nurse should consider which information about this test?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The sensitivity of this test varies widely among population groups. 2. This test is a screen and more testing will be required. 3. CF has many manifestation levels. 4. The CF carrier status is rare in the United States. 5. This test only screens for more common selected mutations.
Which of the following should be implemented to ensure the safe use of a defibrillator? (Select all that apply.)
1. Do not place over monitoring electrodes. 2. Do not place over an implanted pacemaker. 3. Place the paddles at ½ inch from the implanted pacemaker site. 4. Apply transdermal medication to the chest before using the paddles. 5. Insert an oral airway before using the paddles. 6. Have another person hold the client's airway open while using the paddles.