A pt with PKD reports sharp flank pain followed by blood in the urine. how does the nurse interpret these S/S?

a. infection
b. ruptured cysts
c. increased kidney size
d. ruptures renal artery aneurysm


Answer: b. ruptured cysts

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a. Soft and formed with bright red streaks b. Watery with particles of undigested food c. Sticky and black with strong foul odor d. Hard lumps that are difficult to pass

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Which of the following basic elements is not included in Lewin's model of change:

A) Refreezing B) Unfreezing C) Unchanging D) Change

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The physician has ordered heparin 850 units/hr. There are 25,000 units of heparin in 500 mL of D5W. What is the correct IV flow rate in mL/hr?

A) 17 B) 18 C) 19 D) 20

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A woman currently uses a diaphragm and spermicide for contraception. She asks the nurse what the major differences are between the cervical cap and diaphragm. The nurse's most appropriate response is

a. "No spermicide is used with the cervical cap, so it's less messy." b. "The diaphragm can be left in place longer after intercourse." c. "Repeated intercourse with the diaphragm is more convenient." d. "The cervical cap can safely be used for repeated acts of intercourse without adding more spermicide later."

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