In consultation with her care team, a woman with a diagnosis of cancer has had a continent urinary diversion (Indiana pouch) created. The patient is discussing the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure with her nurse
The nurse should be aware of which of the following advantages of an Indiana pouch?
A) The patient does not have to wear an external collection bag.
B) The procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis.
C) The procedure allows for the spontaneous resumption of normal genitourinary function.
D) The patient does not require medical follow-up after the procedure.
A
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" What should the nurse consider before responding? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. It will be difficult to convince this client that sun exposure can be detrimental to skin health. 2. The women in this client's family are likely subservient to men. 3. This client is likely to discount the nurse's attempts at educating in regard to sun exposure. 4. There is no reason to spend time trying to teach this client about the adverse effects of sun exposure. 5. The nurse should focus on trying to educate the woman to keep her daughters out of the sun.
The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a client with suspected cholecys-titis. In what sequence does the nurse palpate the client's abdomen?
a. Palpate the lower quadrants only. b. Palpate the upper quadrants last. c. Palpate the upper quadrants only. d. Defer palpation and use percussion only.
You are working in a nursing center. Where would you record information about a person's in-take and output?
a. Admission record b. Progress notes c. Graphic sheet d. Kardex
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What will be an ideal response?