A 60-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting lung tumor. Further testing indicates that the tumor secretes ADH
Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect? (select all that apply)
a. Confusion
b. Weakness
c. Nausea
d. Muscle twitching
e. Increased reflexes
ANS: A, B, C, D
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During an examination to assess glycemic control, the client voices concerns about developing dementia. He asks about things that can be done to promote his mental health. What information can be given to the client? Select all that apply
A) Maintain tight glycemic controls. B) Remain active in social groups and clubs. C) Avoid stress. D) Obtain flu and pneumococcal vaccines annually.
Which statement by a client being treated for a dermoid cyst of the ovary indicates a need for further clarification regarding the cause and management of this problem?
A. "I will still be able to have children." B. "My risk for cancer is no greater than anyone else." C. "I hope my next pregnancy will occur in the uterus rather than the ovary." D. "Without surgery, this cyst could get larger and eventually rupture."
Which one of the following statements has been proven to be true?
a. Recent research has found that women do not have a unique physiologic response to stress. b. Both men and women interpret the same stressor in the same manner without regard to past experiences. c. Stress influences the immune system in one complex manner. d. Stressors that are identical do not necessarily have similar effects on each individual.
A client pregnant at 41 weeks asks if labor induction is necessary. Which response is best for the nurse to make?
1. "The healthcare provider wants to be proactive in preventing any problems with your baby if the baby gets any bigger." 2. "Sometimes the placenta ages excessively, and we want to take care of that problem before it happens." 3. "When infants are born 2 or more weeks after their due date, they have meconium in the amniotic fluid." 4. "Babies can develop postmaturity syndrome, which increases their chances of having complications after birth."