A 30-year-old woman is visiting the clinic because of "pain in my bottom when I have a bowel movement." The nurse should assess for which problem?
a. Pinworms
b. Hemorrhoids
c. Colon cancer
d. Fecal incontinence
ANS: B
Having painful bowel movements, known as dyschezia, may be attributable to a local condition (hemorrhoid or fissure) or constipation. The other responses are not correct.
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The nurse is collecting a specimen for a wound culture. What should be avoided when collecting this specimen?
a. A dressing b. Deep in the wound c. The outer edge of the wound d. Old drainage
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a. Glaucoma b. Strabismus c. Diplopia d. Astigmatism
The nurse is completing the admission assessment on a client who has obstructive sleep apnea. Which findings would be probable in this client?
1. Reddened uvula. 2. Large soft palate. 3. Obesity. 4. Short neck. 5. Deviated septum.