A client who had tonsillitis several weeks ago now complains of severe flank pain on the left side, headache, malaise, hematuria, and facial edema. The client describes urine appearing to be "smoky"
The nurse should suspect the client has developed which of these conditions? a. acute glomerulonephritis c. chronic renal failure
b. bladder tumor d. urolithiasis
A
Clients may develop acute glomerulonephritis 1 to 3 weeks after an upper respiratory infection or skin infection caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus.
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A client is being discharged on long-term therapy for tuberculosis (TB). What referral by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Community social worker for Meals on Wheels b. Occupational therapy for job retraining c. Physical therapy for homebound therapy services d. Visiting Nurses for directly observed therapy
A nursing instructor educates a class of nursing students about a common type of focus charting known as DAR. The nursing instructor teaches that the acronym DAR stands for
1. Data, Action, Response. 2. Data, Assessment, Revision. 3. Diagnosis, Action, Response. 4. Data, Assessment, Response.
Prior to teaching a client about the care of psoriasis, the nurse assesses the client's knowledge of the disorder. Which statement indicates that the client has a knowledge base about this illness?
1. "Treatment can help lessen the discomfort of my psoriasis." 2. "I wish there were some way other than lotions to treat my psoriasis." 3. "No medications are effective for treating my disorder." 4. "Oral medications are the only medications that are effective."
A 64-year-old woman presents with urge incontinence and has not been able to tolerate treatment with anticholinergic agents. You recommend the use of which of the following? More than one can apply.
A. botulinum toxin injections B. fesoterodine fumarate (Toviaz) C. mirabegron (Myrbetriq) D. finasteride (Proscar)