A female client is undergoing a bladder training program as treatment for urinary incontinence. Which of the following most appropriate techniques may be suggested to the client in the training program?
A) Perform Kegel exercises.
B) Instill dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in the bladder.
C) Use the services of a chronic pain center.
D) Take warm sitz baths.
A
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An older patient who is prescribed doxazosin mesylate (Cardura) has a lying blood pressure of 124/76 mm Hg and a sitting blood pressure of 100/64 mm Hg. What additional observation is needed for this patient?
1. Fall risk 2. Nausea and vomiting 3. Decreased urine output 4. Change in mental status
The nurse recognizes that the laboratory finding indicative of polycythemia vera is
a. erythrocyte count of 5 million/mm3. b. hemoglobin level of 22 g/100 ml. c. leukocyte count of 6000/mm3. d. platelets of 50,000/mm3.
Which information will the nurse include in teaching a patient who had a proctocolectomy and ileostomy for ulcerative colitis?
a. Restrict fluid intake to prevent constant liquid drainage from the stoma. b. Use care when eating high-fiber foods to avoid obstruction of the ileum. c. Irrigate the ileostomy daily to avoid having to wear a drainage appliance. d. Change the pouch every day to prevent leakage of contents onto the skin.
Eight-year-old Tasha, who has a chronic illness, is returning home after an extended hospital stay. She tires easily but is mobile and active when she has energy
During her hospital stay, the nurse has noted that Tasha enjoys doing projects and crafts. Of the following suggestions, which would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest to Tasha's caregivers? The nurse would suggest that the caregivers: A) find a local Brownie troop and talk to the leader about including Tasha in activities with all other troop members but making sure she rests if necessary. B) find an art teacher who can come to the home to help Tasha explore art projects. C) go to the local library and get some children's craft books to use to entertain Tasha. D) arrange for Tasha to take home some of the tools and supplies she has enjoyed working with while hospitalized.