A male cat with a urethral obstruction sometimes cannot be catheterized to relieve the blockage. In that case a veterinarian may recommend a perineal urethrostomy. Urethrostomy means:
A) incision into the urethra
B) excision of the tube connecting the urinary bladder to the outside
C) creation of a new permanent opening for the tube connecting the urinary bladder to the outside
D) surgical stabilization of the urethra
E) reconstruction of the ureters
C
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A) Every 15 minutes B) Every 10 minutes C) Every 30 minutes D) Every 5 minutes
Meconium ileus, 1-day-old infant, born in hospital:
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A large number of negligence health care lawsuit cases arise out of the violation of:
A) implied consent B) CMS requirements C) felony activities D) violation of patient confidentiality