In addition to a mass, the child with Wilms tumor may also exhibit which assessment finding? (select all that apply)
a. Abdominal pain
b. Enuresis
c. Hematuria
d. Weight gain
e. Fever
ANS: A, C, E
In addition to an abdominal mass, other presenting complaints include vague abdominal pain, hematuria, and fever. Enuresis and weight gain do not occur.
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Which symptoms are considered to be physiologic symptoms of adrenal insufficiency? Select all that apply
a. Weakness b. Hypoglycemia c. Hypotension d. Hyperglycemia e. Hypertension f. Weight loss
The nurse is planning nursing diagnoses for a client. Which statement is true regarding nursing diagnoses?
a. Nursing diagnoses are very similar to medical diagnoses. b. A nursing diagnosis identifies a specific disease or condition. c. A nursing diagnosis focuses on the client's responses to health problems. d. Nursing diagnoses are used as a mechanism for direct financial reimbursement.
A patient who suffers from frequent migraines tells the nurse, "My life feels chaotic and out of my control. I will not be able to manage if anything else happens." Which response should the nurse make initially?
a. "Regular exercise may get your mind off the pain." b. "Guided imagery can be helpful in regaining control." c. "Tell me more about how your life has been recently." d. "Your previous coping strategies can be very helpful to you now."
When caring for a patient at the end of life, the nurse decides which therapies to continue based on whether the intervention will: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Keep the family happy. 2. Reduce the workload of the staff. 3. Enhance the patient's functional status. 4. Lessen the patient's emotional, psychological, or spiritual distress. 5. Promote relief of the patient's symptoms.