A young adult patient presents with complaints of a penile discharge and dysuria for 3 days. Which is the most likely cause of the patient's clinical manifestations?
1) Sexually transmitted infection
2) Orchitis
3) Spermatocele
4) All of the above
ANS: 1
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a. tell him to ignore the mood swings because they will go away. b. reassure him that this behavior is normal. c. advise him to get immediate psychological help for her. d. instruct him in the signs, symptoms, and duration of postpartum blues.
An orthopedic nurse instructs a patient with plantar fasciitis that the pain associated with this condition is best relieved by:
A) Wrapping the affected area in lamb's wool or gauze B) Gently stretching the foot and the Achilles tendon C) Wearing open-toed shoes D) Application of keratolytic ointment
The emergency department nurse has received a call from an incoming ambulance about a client who sustained a pelvic fracture. Which concomitant findings does the nurse understand to significantly increase the mortality rate in this client? Select all that apply.
A) Abdominal injury requiring laparoscopic surgery B) Hypotension at the time of admission C) Airway injury requiring intubation D) Head injury requiring neurosurgery E) Pleural injury requiring chest tube placement
A nurse is assessing a newborn and observes the newborn moving his head and eyes toward a loud sound. The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
A) Habituation B) Motor maturity C) Social behavior D) Orientation