Which of the following signs should a nurse assess in a client after extensive surgical treatment for prostatic cancer?
A) Pain, redness, and swelling of the lymph glands
B) Breathlessness and fever
C) Infection, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction
D) Pain in the joints, especially in the legs
C
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Which of the following statements describing diarrhea associated with Cl. difficile is correct?
A) Cl. difficile is not usually found in the normal bacteria flora of the bowel. B) The diagnosis of infection with Cl. difficile is usually made by flexible sigmoidoscopy, which confirms the pseudomembranous colitis diagnosis. C) The recommended treatment for diarrhea from Cl. difficile includes oral metronidazole for 7 to 10 days. D) The diarrhea from a Cl. difficile infection is usually bloody, in large amounts, and puts the client at risk for dehydration.
An adult patient receiving diuretics for hypertension has developed hearing loss. The nurse realizes that this is a side effect of the drug. This action has occurred during which step of the nursing process?
A. Assessment B. Analysis C. Planning D. Implementation E. Evaluation
You are doing a cerumen extraction and touch the external meatus of your patient's ear. He winces and starts coughing. What is the name of this reflex?
a. Baker phenomenon c. Cough reflex b. Arnold reflex d. Tragus reflex
When the nurse is involved in the in-home phase, the nurse should:
A) use therapeutic communication. B) review the client's health records. C) plan the next visit. D) summarize accomplishments.