An emergency department nurse is caring for a 17-year-old patient who has severe pain in the umbilical area. Documentation shows that the patient exhibits "Rovsing's sign." What might this patient's medical diagnosis be?
A) Gastroenteritis
B) Liver disease
C) Appendicitis
D) Enlarged spleen
C
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A nurse has noted the high incidence of urinary tract obstructions of a variety of etiologies. Which of the following individuals are at risk of developing urinary obstructions? Select all that apply
A) A 43-year-old male with an acid-base imbalance secondary to malnutrition B) A 29-year-old female, pregnant for the first time C) A 69-year-old female with anemia secondary to insufficient erythropoietin production D) A 70-year-old male with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) E) A 58-year-old male with renal calculi F) A 28-year-old male with a neurogenic bladder secondary to spinal cord injury
Which of the following is an accurate demographic of the adolescent and young adult age groups?
a. Their morbidity rates for chronic medical conditions are the highest of the entire population. b. Their morbidity rates for chronic medical conditions are equal to that of the middle adult population. c. Their mortality rates are among the lowest of all age groups. d. Their mortality rates are among the highest of all age groups.
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient is at a greater risk for the development of blindness?
A) A 58-year-old Caucasian female with macular degeneration B) A 28-year-old Caucasian male with astigmatism C) A 58-year-old African American female with hyperopia D) A 28-year-old African American male with myopia
The client in a rehabilitation program has been using the bladder training techniques of the Valsalva and Credé maneuvers. When a nurse catheterizes this client immediately after voiding, the residual volume is 50 mL
What is the nurse's best action? A. Notify the physician. B. Insert an indwelling catheter. C. Document the finding as the only action. D. Modify or extend the bladder-training program.