Which of the following should be considered in a patient presenting with erectile dysfunction?
a. Diabetes mellitus c. Atherosclerosis
b. Hypertension d. All of the above
D
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The nurse receives the shift report on a newly admitted patient with a history of behavior that the nurse feels is inappropriate. Which action best demonstrates the nurse's ability to enhance self-knowledge regarding this patient?
1. Ask for guidance from the charge nurse. 2. Disregard the challenge to his or her self-view. 3. Review the current literature pertaining to the patient's condition. 4. Examine his or her own feelings with regard to this patient.
Which statement made by a patient with a fungal nail infection does the nurse need to correct?
A) "Fungal nail infections are easily cured with an antifungal cream used daily for two weeks." B) "Fungal infections often reappear after treatment." C) "Fungal nail infections can take up to a year to be cured." D) "Fungal nail infections may need both oral antifungal and topical antifungal agents."
What is the largest source of excess hydrogen ions in a person who has had cardiac arrest for 4 minutes?
A. Excess renal retention of carbon dioxide B. Release of intracellular acids as a result of widespread tissue destruction C. Cellular metabolism under anaerobic conditions, leading to buildup of lactic acid D. Use of fat as an alternate fuel source, resulting in an increase in fat degradation
The nurse is going to assess a patient's abdomen. Which of the following assessment techniques should the nurse use first when conducting this assessment?
a. auscultation c. percussion b. palpation d. inspection