Which of the following terms describes decreased urine output of 100 to 400 mL in a 24-hour period?
A. oliguria
B. dysuria
C. nocturia
D. anuria
Answer: A
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1. The five-year-old child should wear ear plugs when swimming to prevent otitis media. 2. The 12-year-old child should restrict noise levels when listening to music through earphones. 3. The bike helmet for a seven-year-old should be carefully fitted to prevent damage to the ear canal. 4. The nine-year-old child should avoid sports activities that involve cheering crowds to prevent hearing loss.
The patient tells the nurse that he is legally blind. How would this information impact the nurse's plan of care for this patient?
a. The patient would be considered totally blind. b. This patient probably has some light perception, but no usable vision. c. This patient has some usable vision, which enables function at an acceptable level. d. The nurse would need to determine how this patient's visual impairment affects normal functioning.
The patient brings suit against a health care provider. How does this action affect the confidentiality of the patient's medical record?
1. The record remains confidential and may only be accessed by the patient's attorney. 2. The record becomes discoverable by all parties to the suit. 3. The record loses confidentiality and is discoverable by any interested party. 4. The record is used only as needed to preserve confidentiality.
A client who has breast cancer is said to be in remission. What does this term signify?
A) The client is experiencing symptoms of the disease. B) The client has end-stage cancer. C) The client is experiencing unremitting pain. D) The disease is present but the client is not experiencing symptoms.