Mr. Sanchez is a 48-year-old patient who presents for a routine health assessment, and you examine his abdomen. The left lower quadrant contains which of the following organs?
A. Pancreas
B. Sigmoid colon
C. Kidney
D. Gallbladder
Ans: B. Sigmoid colon
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A) Kegel exercises B) Increased fluid intake C) Weight loss D) Topical antibiotics as ordered
A client who has AIDS develops cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, which is characterized by:
a. ready susceptibility to treatment and cure b. initial appearance of moles that are irregular in shape c. superficial infection of the dermis and epi-dermis d. metastasis to vital organ systems, even if treatment improves the skin's condition
When assessing a family for functional versus dysfunctional characteristics, which is a dysfunctional target symptom the nurse should identify?
a. An adolescent who is failing math b. A teenage daughter who is 6 months pregnant c. A spouse who maintains family peace at any price d. A young adult who is working full-time as a laundry worker
How are pressure injuries treated?
A. The skin around the affected area is massaged. B. All pressure is removed from the area. C. Broken skin is kept covered. D. All of these