The nurse assesses for the most common manifestations of a post-traumatic brain abscess, which are
a. headache and lethargy.
b. photophobia and dizziness.
c. muscle spasms and tingling.
d. sluggish pupillary reactions.
A
Headache and lethargy are the most common manifestations. Manifestations of infection are present about half the time.
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When assessing the scrotum of a male patient, the nurse notices the presence of multiple firm, nontender, yellow 1-cm nodules. The nurse knows that these nodules are most likely:
a. From urethritis. b. Sebaceous cysts. c. Subcutaneous plaques. d. From an inflammation of the epididymis.
Which statement indicates that a client understands the most appropriate time of day to take an alpha blocker drug for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
a. "I'll take my medication at bedtime." b. "As soon as I get up, I will take my medi-cation." c. "I will take my medication with food or milk." d. "I'll take my medication on an empty stomach."
The computerized clinical documentation system installed in a healthcare organization has a feature that alerts staff to potential safety hazards. Which computer message should the nurse interpret as a safety warning when providing patient care?
1. Warning: Scan the bar code on the item before using for patient care 2. Warning: Click on automatic calculation before leaving the graphic sheet section 3. Warning: Leaving the computer unattended for 1 minute will result in data not being saved 4. Warning: Administering this medication exceeds the maximum safe amount of acetaminophen
A client reports having a history of gingivitis. The nurse correctly recognizes that this condition may be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Thermal extremes B) Poor oral hygiene C) Heredity D) Adverse reaction to medications E) Bacteria