A primary care physician has been treating a client for repeated urinary tract infections. Despite several courses of antibiotics, the infection remains
The primary care physician decides to refer his client to a physician specializing in urinary tract disorders. This type of physician is a(n): a. nephrologist c. internist
b. urologist d. gynecologist
B
Urologists specialize in the care of clients with urinary tract disorders. Nephrologists specialize in the structure, function and diseases of the kidney. Physicians in the internal medicine and gynecology fields could provide care for a client with a urinary tract infection but are not specialists in the field.
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a. "Let's begin with a comprehensive diet, exercise, and behavior management program." b. "Drugs are the cornerstone of an effective weight-loss program for people who are obese rather than just overweight." c. "Drugs are indicated only for patients who have no health risks from their obesity." d. "Drugs may produce an excessively rapid weight loss that could be hazardous to your heart."
A patient, diagnosed with malnutrition and who has known exposure to Candida, was given an intradermal Candida test dose 3 days ago. The site is currently showing no signs of induration. How would the nurse evaluate this finding?
1. There is lack of anergy. 2. There is no current infection with Candida. 3. The immune system has been impaired, possibly by malnutrition. 4. The test should be repeated in 48 hours.
In order to complain about sexual harassment, must you have at least three witnesses?
A. Yes B. No
A client complains of palpitations and a feeling of anxiety. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to keep in mind?
A) This is a normal response by the heart's conduction system. B) This is the body's response to an increase in cardiac output. C) The heart is attempting to increase cardiac output. D) The heart is responding to increased renal perfusion.