The advanced-practice nurse is preparing to examine a patient's prostate gland. Before the exam, what does the nurse tell the patient?
A.) He mat feel the urge to defecate or faint as the prostate is palpated
B.) He should lie supine with knees bent in a fully flexed position
C.) The examination is very painful, but it lasts just a few seconds
D.) The gland will be massaged to obtain a fluid sample for possible prostatitis
Answer: D.) The gland will be massaged to obtain a fluid sample for possible prostatitis
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An older client is prescribed topical capsaicin for joint pain. What should the nurse instruct the client about the use of this medication? Select all that apply.
1. Avoid getting the medication in the eyes. 2. This medication will react with other medications. 3. It will cause a burning sensation when first applied. 4. Do not permit the medication to touch an open wound. 5. The burning sensation will decrease with subsequent uses.
The nurse reminds a client that the Dietary Supplement and Health Act of 1994 prevented manufacturers of dietary supplements from
a. making specific therapeutic claims for the product on their labels. b. manufacturing products that are not tested or proven. c. offering products for sale except through pharmacies. d. publishing outrageous claims for the product on promotional materials.
A child with hemophilia A is having surgery. The nurse would anticipate what medication to be prescribed for this child?
a. desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) c. protamine sulfate b. heparin d. warfarin