If a patient has bladder cancer that has invaded the bladder muscle, which is the nurse most likely to observe during an assessment of this patient after surgery to correct the problem?
a. a colostomy
b. a urostomy
c. an indwelling foley catheter
d. a suprapubic catheter
B
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There are basic reasons a patient cannot follow their treatment plan. (Select all that apply.)
1. Goal content focuses on medical facts. 2. Goal content is not in a handout. 3. Goal content has four objectives. 4. Goal content focuses on behavior.
George Michaels, a 22-year-old patient, tells the nurse that he is here today to "check his allergies.". He has been having "green nasal discharge" for the last 72 hours. How would the nurse document his reason for seeking care?
a. GM is a 22-year-old male here for "aller-gies.". b. GM came into the clinic complaining of green discharge for the past 72 hours. c. GM, a 22-year-old male, states that he has allergies and wants them checked. d. GM is a 22-year-old male here for having "green nasal discharge" for the past 72 hours.
A client is prescribed lactated Ringer's (LR) solution for a surgical procedure. The nurse understands that the purpose for prescribing these IV fluids is:
a. LR is an isotonic solution that will help maintain the client's normal osmotic pressure. b. LR is the most commonly prescribed IV fluids for clients during and following surgery. c. LR is a hypertonic solution necessary to promote renal perfusion during surgery. d. LR is a hypotonic solution necessary to promote renal perfusion following surgery.
Why did American citizens become interested in establishing government-controlled boards of health?
a. They were afraid of infectious diseases such as yellow fever. b. The government could force the poverty-stricken to accept care. c. Such boards could tax and thereby ensure adequate funds to pay for care. d. Such a system would allow for accurate records of births and deaths.