A patient with PKD reports sharp flank pain and followed by blood in the urine. How does the nurse interpret these signs/symptoms?
a. Infection
b. Ruptured Cyst
c. Increased Kidney Function
d. Ruptured Renal Artery Aneurysm
Answer: b. Ruptured Cyst
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The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old girl who is wheezing and has difficulty breathing. Which interview question would provide the most useful information related to the symptoms of the child?
A) Inquiring about child safety in the home B) Asking about the temperament of the child C) Asking about the child's diet D) Asking the parents if they smoke in the home
Which type of apnea requires immediate action?
a. Primary apnea b. Secondary apnea c. Sleep apnea d. Periodic apnea of the newborn
A patient who has hemophilia A is scheduled for a minor surgical procedure. The patient states, "I'm worried about this surgery. My doctor told me I had to come to the hospital for some kind of treatment a week before it
What is that all about?" How should the nurse respond? 1. "You must have misunderstood the directions. Let me check with the health care provider." 2. "Blood will be taken and banked in case you need to have it retransfused on the day of surgery." 3. "You will be given a test dose of a medication used to increase your clotting factors." 4. "This visit is related to your hemophilia and keeping you safe during the surgery." 5. "Don't be worried about the testing. Nothing will hurt."
A nurse educator is preparing an in-service meeting for new nurses on a pediatric oncology unit. The educator is planning to discuss cancer metastasis in patients with Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Which areas of the body should the nurse discuss as having high rates of metastasis with this disease? 1. Brain, stomach, and the low GI tract 2. Liver, spleen, bone marrow, and lungs 3. Liver, kidney, and bone marrow 4. Bone marrow and lungs