What is an early sign of left ventricular failure that a patient-is most likely to report?
a. Nocturia
b. Weight gain
c. Swollen legs
d. Nocturnal coughing
Answer: d. Nocturnal coughing
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A 65-year-old male patient complains of frequency, urgency, hesitancy, and weak urine stream. Physical examination is unremarkable except DRE reveals an enlarged, firm, non-tender prostate gland. Urine culture reveals 100 bacteria CFU/mL
The clinician should suspect: A. Lower urinary tract infection due to benign prostatic hyperplasia B. Bacteriuria due to prostatitis C. Obstructive uropathy due to prostate cancer D. Upper urinary tract infection due to benign prostatic hyperplasia
A nurse is reviewing the disaster and emergency plans for the hospital before updating them. What characteristic needs to be addressed, as it is not helpful in a disaster preparedness plan?
A. The plan is broad in scope and able to address multiple types of disasters. B. The plan is comprehensive and contains plans for advanced preparation, disaster management and post-disaster evaluation. C. The plan stresses autonomy and independence from nearby organizations. D. The plan includes information about long-term management of the after effects of the disaster.
The nursing student knows that clients whose families evolve and shift with changing situations are:
A) Emotionally available. B) Great communicators. C) In crisis. D) Resilient.
A woman gave birth to a 3200 g baby girl with an estimated gestational age of 40 weeks. The baby is 1 hour of age. In preparation of giving the baby an injection of vitamin K, the nurse will:
A) Explain to the parents the action of the medication and answer their questions. B) Remove the neonate from the room so the parents will not be distressed by seeing the injection. C) Completely undress the neonate to identify the injection site. D) Replace needle with a 21 gauge 5/8 needle.