A patient with testicular cancer is being followed after completing treatment 1 year ago. He has been symptom-free with no evidence of disease. How often should he have a computed tomography (CT) scan?
a. Every month c. Every 6 to 12 months
b. Every 3 to 4 months d. Every year
B
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After administering digoxin, what assessment finding would indicate to the nurse that the drug was having the desired effect?
A) Increased heart size B) Increased urinary output C) Decreased respiratory rate D) Increased heart rate
The nurse is reviewing charts of patients who underwent cesarean births by request in the last two years. The hospital is attempting to decrease costs of maternity care
What findings contribute to increased healthcare costs in patients undergoing cesarean birth by request? 1. Increased abnormal placenta implantation in subsequent pregnancies 2. Decreased use of general anesthesia with greater use of epidural anesthesia 3. Prolonged anemia, requiring blood transfusions every few months 4. Coordination of career projects of both partners leading to increased income
What is the cause of free calcium in the cytosol that damages cell membranes by uncontrolled enzyme activation?
a. Activation of endonuclease interferes with the binding of calcium to protein. b. Activation of phospholipases, to which calcium normally binds, degrades the proteins. c. An influx of phosphate ions competes with calcium for binding to proteins. d. Depletion of ATP normally pumps calcium from the cell.
After collecting data the nurse identifies diagnoses to guide the patient's care. Which diagnoses did the nurse document correctly? (Select all that apply.)
a. Diabetes b. Acute pain c. Pancreatitis d. Activity intolerance e. Impaired physical mobility