A nurse is teaching patients with endometriosis. What signs and symptoms of common complications should be included?
a. Pelvic inflammatory disease
b. Obstruction of the bowel and ureters
c. Cancer of the endometrium
d. Ovarian cancer
B
A common complication of endometriosis is obstruction of bowel, ureters, or both, from the en-dometrial deposits, creating a medical emergency.
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A patient develops fever and arthralgia 4 days after the administration of tetanus toxoid. What reaction to the vaccine is this noted as?
A) Infectious process B) Anaphylaxis C) Serum sickness D) Distress syndrome
The nurse is visiting a mother who has a 3-month-old infant. Which anticipatory guidance information should the nurse provide to the mother at this time?
A) The child will have a fear of strangers. B) The child will experience many moody periods. C) The child will expect things to be done a certain way. D) The child should be able to turn over onto the back at age 4 months.
A nurse is conducting a health history interview for an office patient who is having problems with urinary control. What would be an appropriate interview question to collect further data?
A) "Why don't you go to the bathroom more?" B) "How have you handled this problem?" C) "What does your wife think about this problem?" D) "What makes you think you have a problem?"
A 27-year-old diagnosed with schizophrenia lives at home with both parents. A nurse is helping the family become better prepared to work with their child. Which nursing intervention would be most beneficial?
a. Having the family members remind the patient often about appointments and the schedule of daily activities b. Helping the family members with scheduling regular daily activities and suggesting the family members allow the patient privacy and personal space c. Suggesting that family members spend as much time as possible with the patient and continuously reassure the patient that he or she will never be left alone d. Suggesting that a family member help the patient plan activities of daily living (ADLs) and make sure that all family members understand the need for vigilance with the patient