In the male patient, the perineum is the area
A) from the penis to the anus.
B) between the legs.
C) on the bottom of the scrotum.
D) between the scrotum and the anus.
D
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The nurse utilizes a sound theoretical knowledge base about adolescent growth and development to:
1. Integrate truth and fiction. 2. Differentiate between normal and abnormal. 3. Assess cognitive abilities. 4. Incorporate good and evil.
The nurse is caring for an immobile patient who has abdominal pain and frequent small, liquid stools. The patient vomited his breakfast and is still nauseated. Which action by the nurse is the highest priority?
a. Provide oral care after each episode of emesis. b. Apply a skin barrier to the patient's perineal area. c. Check the patient to see if he has a fecal impaction. d. Administer antiemetic medication with a sip of water.
Juan is a 44-year-old who works in a warehouse. He is 5?8?, weighs 185 pounds, and has a waist circumference of 41?. At his last visit to the health clinic, Juan's blood pressure was 140/60 mm Hg
Shortly after having a series of blood tests, his physician called him in to talk about the results. Juan had a fasting plasma glucose level of 107 mg/dL, an HDL level of 37 mg/dL, and a serum triglyceride level of 210 mg/dL. What condition is Juan likely presenting with? What are the spectrum of physiological abnormalities that occur with this disorder? What is the significance of Juan's waist diameter? How is truncal obesity hypothesized to increase insulin resistance in the body? In type 1 diabetes, there are hypoinsulinemia and hyperglycemia. In type 2 diabetes, it is common to see hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia. Why do the differences exist?
According to the NLRA/NLRB, which group would be prohibited from joining a union?
A) Part-time nurse's aides B) Full-time staff nurses C) Full-time charge nurses D) Rotating staff nurses