Three weeks after being treated for strep throat, a patient comes into the clinic with signs of acute glomerulonephritis. What symptom will the nurse most likely find upon assessment of this patient?
A. Polyphagia
B. Hunger
C. Polyuria
D. Periorbital edema
Answer: D
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Which of the following is the most widely used data collection method by nurse researchers?
A) Records B) Self-reports C) Observation D) Biophysiologic measures
A patient is planning to have surgery for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Which procedure should the nurse explain has the fewest postoperative complications?
1. transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) 2. transurethral incision of the prostate (TURP) 3. perineal prostatectomy 4. suprapubic prostatectomy
A pregnant patient asks the nurse, "What is this 'knuckle test‘ that is supposed to tell whether my baby has a genetic problem?" The nurse correctly explains that:
1. "The term is nuchal, and it refers to the neck. The test is a special ultrasound that measures the thickness of the back of the baby's neck." 2. "You will need to ask the physician for an explanation." 3. "It tests for Down syndrome." 4. It tests for neural tube defects."
Choose all the steps in the ethical decision making process
a. Clarifying the ethical dilemma d. Applying the same rule in all situations b. Disclosing client records e. Identifying client actions c. Choosing a course of action f. Delegating tasks