Which one of the following conditions is of minor consequence in an adult male?
a. Adhesions of the foreskin
b. Continuous penile erection
c. Lumps in the scrotal skin
d. Venous dilation in the spermatic cord
C
Lumps in the scrotal skin are related to numerous sebaceous cysts and are within normal limits.
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Healthcare documentation is used for which purposes? (Select all that apply.)
1. Research 2. Reimbursement 3. Education 4. Replication in other records 5. Healthcare analysis
Which statements by the patient would the nurse evaluate as indicating a need for additional teaching about hypertension? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "Hypertension affects my blood vessels only if I have other underlying health problems." 2. "Hypertension causes my blood vessels to become inflamed and reduces the blood supply to my organs if left untreated." 3. "Hypertension damages my blood vessels even if I don't have any symptoms." 4. "I will be more prone to heart disease and eye problems if I discontinue my blood pressure medications." 5. "As long as I take my medications, I am cured of hypertension.".
A patient with osteoarthritis reports achieving pain relief when using an over-the-counter ointment on the affected areas. When reviewing safe administration practices, which principle should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Alternate heat and cold after ointment application. B. Apply heat to the affected area after applying ointment. C. Limit the use of ointment to 3-4 times per day. D. Initial skin irritation is common and will subside within a few weeks of initiating treatment.
A patient who has partial seizures has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin). The patient has recently developed thrombocytopenia
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) should contact the patient's neurologist to discuss changing the patient's medication to: a. topiramate (Topamax). b. levetiracetam (Keppra). c. zonisamide (Zonegran). d. carbamazepine (Tegretol).