You are examining a 35-year-old male who complains of left inguinal pain. Bowel sounds are auscultated in the scrotum, and you feel a bulge at the external inguinal ring when the patient coughs
Which of the following do you suspect is the cause of his discomfort?
A) Hydrocele
B) Spermatocele
C) Rectocele
D) Hernia
D
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The nurse is caring for a client with a dysrhythmia. While assessing the data in the history of the chart, the nurse anticipates the cause of the dysrhythmia to be which of the following?
A) Peripheral vascular disease B) Ischemic heart disease C) Aortic stenosis D) Atherosclerotic heart disease
A 57-year-old female patient complains of "strange pimples" over her buttocks region. The nurse realizes that this patient might be experiencing which health problem?
1. acne conglobata 2. contact dermatitis 3. acne vulgaris 4. acne rosacea
Which of the following terms describes impairment of the special senses by which the individual perceives in response to his or her own inner simulation, that can include beliefs, delusions, feelings, unfilled wishes, and needs?
A. catatonia B. anxiety C. hallucination D. tardive dyskinesia
When levels of PEEP are increased, they can worsen acute lung injury due to
a. barotrauma b. excessive tidal volume c. low lung volume