The nurse is palpating an ovarian mass during an internal examination of a 63-year-old woman. Which findings of the mass's characteristics would suggest the presence of an ovarian cyst?
A) Heavy and solid
B) Mobile and fluctuant
C) Mobile and solid
D) Fixed
E) Smooth and round
F) Poorly defined
Answer:
B) Mobile and fluctuant
E) Smooth and round
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The nurse is caring for a patient 1 hour after a diagnostic arthroscopy of the right knee. Which activity should the nurse implement?
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A healthcare provider giving medications must know the ________ for giving the drug.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).