The nurse notes which finding as expected during a history and examination of an older adult patient's abdomen?
a. Hyperactive bowel sounds in all quadrants
b. Decreased fatty deposits over the abdomen
c. Marked concavity of the abdominal contour
d. Soft abdomen on palpation in all quadrants
ANS: D
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A) "Proscar decreases the inflammation of the prostate gland." B) "Proscar decreases the production of urine." C) "Proscar promotes contraction of the bladder to help expel the urine more easily." D) "Proscar reduces the production of a hormone that normally stimulates prostate growth."
The priority assessment for a client receiving asthma medications to determine effectiveness of therapy should include:
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. increased ease of breathing. 2. improved signs of peripheral oxygenation. 3. absence of adventitious sounds. 4. normal hepatic function. 5. therapeutic levels of medications.
Identify 10 factors influencing drug action.
What will be an ideal response?