The nurse is providing an educational event at the local community center on prostate cancer. A 53-year-old male attendee asks about the prevention and detection of prostate cancer
What information should the nurse provide to this man that would assist in the early identification of prostate cancer?
A) Have a digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test done yearly
B) Have a transrectal ultrasound every 5 years
C) Perform monthly testicular self-examinations
D) Have a complete blood count (CBC) yearly, including blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine assessment
A
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The nurse lists the clinical signs of death for the client who is not on artificial life support, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Cessation of apical pulse. 2. Cessation of respirations. 3. Cessation of blood pressure. 4. Total lack of response to external stimuli. 5. Absence of electric currents from the brain.
Since most medications in pediatrics are calculated based on the child's weight, considerable nursing time is required to verify correct dosages. This time constraint can be a problem in emergent situations
What mechanism can be used to facilitate accuracy of dosing during emergencies? A) Precalculate doses of emergency drugs for each child admitted. B) Estimate child's weight and drug doses in emergencies to save time. C) Use the standard doses from the Pediatric Advanced Life Support recommendations. D) Add a pharmacist to the emergency response team for pediatrics.
The nurse teaches a client about lifestyle modifications to help manage hypertension. Which client statement indicates teaching has been effective?
A) "I won't be able to run in marathons anymore." B) "I know I need to give up my cigarettes and alcohol." C) "I need to get started on my medications right away." D) "My father had hypertension, did nothing, and lived to be 90 years old."
An infant is born with a chromosomal abnormality caused by nondisjunction. The nurse would expect that this child has how many chromosomes?
1. 46 2. 45 or 47 3. 22 or 24 4. 21