On palpation, a normal vas deferens should feel:
a. beaded.
b. smooth.
c. ridged.
d. spongy.
B
The vas deferens should feel smooth and discrete as it is palpated from the testicle to the inguinal ring. A beaded or lumpy vas deferens might indicate diabetes or the presence of old inflammato-ry changes.
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When a dying client has artificial nutrition and hydration withheld, which of the following symptoms decrease? (Select all that apply.)
a. vomiting d. pulse b. abdominal pain e. loss of bladder control c. skin rashes f. shortness of breath
At the peak of a contraction, meconium-stained fluid gushes from a client's vagina. The nurse should immediately
a. call the physician c. check the fetal heart rate b. change the bedding d. position the client on her right side
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has a right fractured femur. What intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care to prevent fat emboli?
a. Decrease dietary consumption of fats. b. Maintain immobilization of the right leg. c. Encourage coughing and deep breathing hourly. d. Perform passive range of motion on the right leg.
Which of the following major musculoskeletal changes would you not expect to see during an assessment of an immobilized patient?
A. Loss of muscle tone B. Decreased muscle strength C. Contractures D. Increased muscle mass