Which of the following is the common method used to promote lymphatic drainage and prevent edema in all clients with lymphedema?
A) Reduce the intake of fluids.
B) Avoid exercising the affected part.
C) Decrease the intake of sodium and calcium.
D) Elevate the affected part of the body.
D
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A 58-year-old patient who has been recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tells the nurse that he does not want to have a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
because it might affect his ability to maintain an erection during intercourse. Which action should the nurse take? a. Provide teaching about medications for erectile dysfunction (ED). b. Discuss that TURP does not commonly affect erectile function. c. Offer reassurance that sperm production is not affected by TURP. d. Discuss alternative methods of sexual expression besides intercourse.
What is the appropriate definition of cardiac output?
1. The systolic pressure 2. The diastolic pressure 3. The volume of blood pumped per minute 4. Equal to the mean arterial pressure
After a family and a nurse discussed the family needs, they began to discuss what each member of the family might be willing to contribute. Which of the following would be the most important variable in determining the probable success of the plan?
a. What is involved in the plan b. When the plan is scheduled to be implemented c. Where the plan will be implemented d. Who agreed to implementing the plan
The nurse is assessing the integrity of the sensory system in the client's upper extremities. She asks the client to close his eyes and to identify the object that has been placed in his palm. This is a test for which of the following?
a. Graphesthesia b. Discriminative sensation c. Stereognosis d. Extinction