The nurse is aware that typical symptoms seen in clients diagnosed with prostate cancer are which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. dysuria d. back pain
b. hematuria e. elevated temperature
c. painful intercourse f. family history of prostate cancer
A, B, D
Early symptoms of prostate cancer include weak urinary stream, increased urinary frequency, dysuria, and difficulty in starting and stopping urination. Some pain may be noted in the lower back, pelvis, or upper thighs. Warning signs include difficulty urinating, painful urination, and blood in the urine.
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When examining a patient who has undergone a left simple mastectomy, the nurse should do which of the following?
a. examine the right breast first b. omit palpating the lymph nodes on the left side because they were removed c. turn her to her right side before palpation d. omit palpating the left nipple because it was removed
Which of the following are components of the management process?
a. Collaborating b. Controlling c. Coordinating d. Evaluating e. Organizing f. Planning
Student nurses are providing basic care for patients on a medical-surgical unit. One young student nurse is assigned to care for a 78-year-old male with a diagnosis of AIDS-related pneumonia
The man was admitted early that morning and is in need of a bath and a shampoo. He is homeless and undernourished. The student tells her instructor that she does not want to care for this patient. What key component of critical thinking has this student yet to incorporate into her practice? A) Not refusing assignments B) Being more respectful of patients C) Analyzing information and situations D) Withholding judgment