A nurse notes a diagnosis of pilonidal cyst on a patient's admission assessment. What anatomical location should the nurse expect to assess this cyst?
a. Rectum
b. Sacrococcygeal area
c. Abdomen
d. Anus
B
A pilonidal cyst is located in the sacrococcygeal area.
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A patient has been diagnosed with fungal otitis externa (otomycosis). The nurse correctly explains that for the first course of treatment the patient should expect: a. acidifying drops for 1 week
a. acidifying drops for 1 week. b. antibiotic ear drops. c. intravenous (IV) antifungal agents. d. oral antibiotics.
When reviewing the literature about the prevalence of impaired nursing practice, which factor is suggested?
A) Studying the patterns of abuse B) Determining actual numbers C) Focusing on short-term outcomes D) Attempting to dispute the problem's existence
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosis is prescribed Prednisone, 60 mg PO, in three equal doses. If using 5 mg tablets, how many tables should the nurse provide for each dose?
What will be an ideal response?