An older patient reports that he has an enlarged prostate with chronic urinary retention, but declines to seek treatment because "It's been that way for a long time." The nurse would encourage a follow-up appointment to prevent which complication of this chronic condition?
A. Prostate caner
B. ED
C. Hydronephrosis
D. Testicular cancer
Answer: C. Hydronephrosis
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Immediately following the forceps-assisted birth of an infant, the nurse should:
a. Assess the infant for signs of trauma. b. Give the infant prophylactic antibiotics. c. Apply a cold pack to the infant's scalp. d. Measure the circumference of the infant's head.
A nurse would like to learn more about the overall health of a population. Which of the following indicators would the nurse most likely use?
a. Life expectancy b. Mortality rate c. Morbidity rate d. Health status
A nurse is reviewing a patient's medications. Which medication, when administered concurrently with succinylcholine (Anectine), would put the patient at risk for an intensified succinylcholine reaction?
a. Gentamycin b. Ibuprofen (Motrin) c. Morphine sulfate d. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Twenty minutes after receiving a dose of antibiotic, the patient develops a red, itchy rash. What nursing actions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The nurse should plan to watch for a rash after the next dose is administered. 2. The nurse should contact the prescriber and relay this assessment information. 3. The nurse should contact the pharmacy. 4. The nurse should place an allergy bracelet on the patient. 5. The nurse should document the presence of the rash in the medical record.