What serious patient condition might occur if the clamp is not removed from the drainage tubing of an indwelling urinary catheter as soon as a specimen is collected?
A) Urinary infection
B) Urinary stasis
C) Renal failure
D) Bladder overdistention
D
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The nurse's response is based on what fact about this client? a. Her age c. Her symptoms b. Her parity d. The length of her gestation
The parent of a child who has schizophrenia tearfully asks a nurse, "What could I have done differently to prevent this illness?" Select the nurse's most caring response
a. "Although schizophrenia is caused by impaired family relationships, try not to feel guilty. No one can predict how a child will respond to parental guidance." b. "Most of the damage is done, but there is still hope. Changing your parenting style can help your child learn to cope more effectively with the environment." c. "Schizophrenia is a biological illness with similarities to diabetes and heart disease. You are not to blame for your child's illness." d. "Most mental illnesses result from genetic inheritance. Your genes are more at fault than your parenting."
Which symptom reported by the client who has had a total hip replacement requires emergency action?
A. Localized swelling of one of the lower extremities B. Positive Homans' sign C. Shortness of breath and chest pain D. Tenderness and redness at the IV site
____________________ describes physical changes that take place within the body.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).