Past medical history can be related to urinary incontinence. The nurse should be sure to ask the patient specifically about:
1. diabetes mellitus.
2. impetigo.
3. hypertension.
4. trigeminal neuralgia.
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Patients who have diabetes may develop neurologic problems that affect the bladder and are uncontrolled; they may produce large volumes of urine.
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1. Colon cancer. 2. Leukemia. 3. Pancreatic cancer. 4. Bladder cancer.
The nurse is legally obligated to report suspected child abuse to local authorities. Which of the following information is essential?
A) Proof that the child has been recently abused B) Child's name, location, age, and suspected perpetrator C) Child's current school, grade, and teacher D) Therapist's name and client address
Today most patients are living for several years before dying with multiple chronic conditions, such as COPD, congestive heart failure, diabetes, and obesity
These concomitant diseases contribute to multiple symptoms that interfere with the patient's quality of life. What type of care would you consider for this patient? a. End-of-life care b. Supportive care c. Comfort care d. Palliative care
Ordered: Vasopressin 0.04 units/min IV On hand: Vasopressin 
NS The hourly flow rate is:
A. 2.4 units/h B. 2.4 mL/h C. 50 mL/h D. 2 mL/h