A 42-year-old male patient has had a herniorrhaphy to repair an incarcerated inguinal hernia. Which patient teaching will the nurse provide before discharge?
a. Soak in sitz baths several times each day.
b. Cough 5 times each hour for the next 48 hours.
c. Avoid use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain.
d. Apply a scrotal support and ice to reduce swelling.
d. Apply a scrotal support and ice to reduce swelling.
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The patient reports to the nurse concerns that none of the healthcare team members seem to be listening to their wishes. What action should be taken by the nurse?
1. Offer emotional support to the patient. 2. Encourage the patient to stand up for himself. 3. Report the concerns to the hospital's administration. 4. Set up a patient care conference.
The patient is scheduled to receive a medication that is an enzyme inducer of the P450 system. What best describes the effect of this medication on the patient?
A. In time, the patient will experience no effect from other medications. B. In time, the patient will experience increased effects from other medications. C. In time, the patient will experience a reduced effect from this medication. D. In time, the patient will experience an increased effect from this medication.
A patient is diagnosed with familial adenomatous polyposis. Which of the following nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents will reduce the number of polyps and decrease the risk of colon cancer?
A) Ibuprofen (Motrin) B) Nabumetone (Relafen) C) Celecoxib (Celebrex) D) Probenecid (Benemid)
A 35-year-old man is seen in the clinic because he is experiencing symptoms of urinary frequency, dysuria, and noticeable urethral discharge. The nurse knows the patient is most likely suffering from what?
A) Chronic bacterial prostatitis B) Postprandial hyperglycemia C) Benign prostatic hyperplasia D) Urolithiasis