An 86-year-old woman is seen in the clinic for recurrent hematuria. The provider suspects bladder cancer. Which of the following information from the history would be considered a risk factor for this type of cancer?
a. History of alcoholism c. Obesity
b. Sedentary lifestyle d. 65-year smoking history
D
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The nurse refers the client to a website on smoking cessation after evaluating its contents. Which factor increases the probability that the website is appropriate for the client?
1. The site is written in technical language and has comprehensive chemical diagrams for credibility. 2. The site has a current revision date and a URAC accreditation seal that the site meets quality standards. 3. The site is sponsored by a pharmaceutical company that manufactures a smoking cessation medication. 4. The site has a list of broadly generalized indications for smoking cessation.
The primary rationale for assessing for bladder retention in the early postpartum period is that a distended bladder
a. causes pain and possible blood pressure elevation b. increases risk of infection c. interferes with uterine contractions d. prevents accurate evaluation of intake and output
A patient is recovering from a bronchoscopy. What care should the nurse provide to this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. Instruct the patient to avoid eating and drinking until the gag reflex returns. 2. Report dark blood–tinged respiratory secretions to the physician. 3. Notify the physician with any breathing difficulty. 4. Administer pain medications immediately following the procedure. 5. Instruct the patient on use of incentive spirometry to use following the procedure.
Endogenous opioids such as endorphins
A) Excite neural pathways B) Contribute to analgesia C) Cause muscle spasms D) Release neurotensin