A patient makes an appointment with her gynecologist because she is having difficulty conceiving. Which laboratory test should the nurse anticipate the physician will order?
a. Complete blood count
b. Progesterone level
c. Prothrombin time
d. Erythrocyte count
B
Evaluation of the female partner includes basal body temperature, serum progesterone level, and endometrial biopsy to assess for infertility.
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A young teen has been diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease. Which information does the nurse teach the patient and family regarding this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Activity level is determined by pain. B. Apply ice to the knee after activity. C. Modified bedrest for 1 week is needed. D. Surgical correction is usually required. E. Use ibuprofen (Motrin) for pain.
A patient comes to the walk-in clinic with complaints of pain in his foot following stepping on a roofing nail 4 days ago. The patient has a visible red streak running up his foot and ankle. What health problem should the nurse suspect?
A) Cellulitis B) Local inflammation C) Elephantiasis D) Lymphangitis
When a 90-year-old resident in a long-term care facility becomes progressively confused and irritable, the nurse should:
a. request an order for a urinalysis. b. hold antihypertensive medications. c. assess for fecal impaction. d. notify the charge nurse.
For the patient who is anorexic, the interventions the nurse might use to stimulate appetite would include: (Select all that apply.)
a. offering oral care after meals. b. arranging for preferred foods to be served. c. encouraging family members to bring food from home. d. suggesting that family members or friends come and socialize during the meal. e. giving ample time to eat and enjoy the meal.