A male comes to the health clinic and reports a recent exposure to gonorrhea. Where should the healthcare professional focus the physical exam on as the priority?
a. Epididymis
b. Lymph nodes
c. Urethra
d. Prostate
Answer: c. Urethra
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Regulation of intracranial pressure is explained by the Monro-Kellie doctrine. Based on this doctrine, under normal circumstances, if a patient's brain volume increases, what compensatory change does the nurse expect?
A) Reduction of cerebral blood volume B) Increased cerebrospinal fluid volume C) Increased cerebrospinal fluid production D) Elevation of systemic blood pressure
A patient receiving high-dose cisplatin therapy exhibits symptoms of hypomagnesemia. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to help offset the magnesium losses from the cisplatin therapy?
A) Consuming dairy products B) Consuming chocolates C) Drinking 2 to 3 liters of fluid a day D) Consuming potassium-rich foods
In conducting a one-to-one teaching session about the role of nutrition in preventing osteoporosis, the nurse should first:
a. establish rapport with the person b. assess readiness to learn c. evaluate outcomes d. provide information
The nurse encourages the 84-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who has no appetite to try to increase her intake because the disease that diminishes her desire for food also:
a. diminishes the ability to absorb nutrients. b. increases body's need for nutrients. c. decreases the body's metabolism. d. increases the risk of infection.