The patient who has been diagnosed with stress incontinence should be instructed by the nurse to:
1. "Restrict fluid intake to less than 1000 mL/day."
2. "Avoid fluids such as tea, coffee, and cola."
3. "Delay voiding until you feel the urge to void."
4. "Void no more often than every 4 hours."
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Fluids such as tea, coffee, and cola have a diuretic effect and should be avoided.
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1. "Memory difficulties are hard for family members to deal with." 2. "My parents are the same age as yours, and they can't remember anything." 3. "Forgetfulness is common in older adults. It's nothing you need to worry about." 4. "Memory difficulties can be due to underlying issues including anxiety, chronic pain, or depression."
The patient is undergoing myelography to evaluate his back pain. What are appropriate nursing interventions? Select all that apply
A) Elevate the head of the bed to 30 to 45 degrees B) Restrict total fluid intake C) Avoid phenothiazines D) Institute seizure precautions E) Initiate ambulation immediately F) Turn, cough, and deep breathe every 2 hours
The recommended procedure for palpating the testicle is to:
A) Use the first two fingers of each hand to palpate firmly. B) Gently palpate using the fingers of both hands. C) Palpate firmly using the palmar surface of one hand. D) Gently palpate using the thumb and first two fingers of one hand.
Which generation of penicillins has shown beta-lactamase resistance?
A. First-generation penicillins B. Third-generation penicillins C. Fourth-generation penicillins D. Second-generation penicillins