A patient is admitted with possible kidney stones. A nurse identifies that the test used to evaluate renal structure and function that can also be used to detect an obstruction is
1. Arteriography
2. An intravenous pyelogram
3. Thoracentesis
4. A lumbar puncture
ANS: 2
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A family is talking with the nurse about the impact a schizophrenic son has had on the family
The father mentions that his health insurance provides limited coverage for psychiatric hospitalization and even less coverage for outpatient treatment. Consequently, the family savings have been depleted over the past 2 years. The mother relates that she has had to quit her job to provide supervision for the son, who, if left to his own devices, brings drugs into the home, becomes violent, and destroys furniture. The client's younger sister mentions she feels lost because her parents are so focused on her brother that it seems as though they have no time for her. The topics discussed are called a. life cycle stressors. b. psychobiological issues. c. the family burden of mental illness. d. stigma associated with mental illness.
The partner of a woman who has given birth to a healthy newborn says to the nurse, "I want to be involved, but I'm not sure that I'm able to care for such a little baby.". The nurse interprets this as indicating which of the following stages?
A) Expectations B) Reality C) Transition to mastery D) Taking-hold
The nurse affirms that many skin lesions associated with sexually transmitted infections are in the genital area, but skin lesions of syphilis can be seen in which location?
a. On palms of hands b. Behind the ears c. At scalp margins d. In the axillae
A patient is extremely hyperactive, distractible, and rarely sleeps. The patient eats little, resulting in a loss of 6 pounds since admission 3 days ago. Which measure is a priority when developing a plan for the patient's care?
a. Require that the patient remain in the dining room for at least 15 minutes per meal. b. Offer high-calorie "portable" finger foods and nutritionally fortified fluids hourly. c. Document all food and fluid intake. d. Weigh the patient daily.