Which of the following terms means there is pus in the urine?
A. hematuria
B. dysuria
C. oliguria
D. pyuria
Answer: D
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The nurse recognizes that the cardinal sign of endometrial cancer in a postmenopausal woman is
a. pelvic pressure and fullness c. dyspareunia b. vaginal bleeding d. enlargement of the uterus
A guideline for history taking is for caregivers to:
a. ask direct questions before open-ended questions so that data move from simple to complex. b. ask for a complete history at once so that data are not forgotten between meetings. c. make notes sparingly so that the patient can be observed during the history taking. d. write detailed information as stated by patients so that their priorities are reflect-ed.
Tom is an 18-year-old high school student who came to the clinic with complaints of frequent urination. He has been feeling more tired than usual. He reports losing 13 pounds unintentionally in the past three months, and is more hungry than usual
Lab results showed no bacteria or white blood cells in the urine, but ketones were present. The CBC was normal with no elevation in white blood cells. A metabolic profile was normal except for glucose which was 132. At his follow-up visit the nurse should ask about: 1. Recent weight gain, sexual activity, and frequent thirst. 2. A family history of diabetes, recent weight gain, and blurred vision. 3. Recent weight loss, frequent thirst, and increased hunger. 4. A family history of diabetes, lack of thirst, and recent weight loss.
The nurse wants to adhere to practice guidelines that meet legal and ethical standards when documenting client care. Which actions should the nurse take to prove adherence?
1. Charting the client's response to pain medication taken 2. Describing the client as "appearing to be comfortable" 3. Leaving sufficient charting space for the previous shift to chart client teaching 4. Documenting that the client reports, "I'm so afraid of tomorrow's surgery" 5. Making a late entry regarding a client's request for pain medication