A pt is diagnosed with hydronephrosis. what is a complication that could result from this condition?
a. damage to the nephrons
b. kidney cancer
c. kidney stone
d, structural defects
Answer: a. damage to the nephrons
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a. hypothalamus. b. islet cells. c. thalamus. d. thymus.
A psychiatric–mental health nurse working in a Veterans Administration medical center is meeting with a military wife who is Asian American. The woman will be joining a support group for wives of veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder
When asking the wife to describe her husband's mental health problems, which response would the nurse most likely expect? A) "Oh, he may seem depressed, but it is just a vitamin deficiency. It runs in his family." B) "I know the war messed his mind up. He'll never be the same." C) "Sometimes he hallucinates that he is back in Vietnam." D) "He just stays to himself; he never talks to me about what is bothering him."
The parents of a 5-year-old are concerned that their son is too short for his age. The nurse measures the child's height at 40 inches (101.6 cm). How should the nurse respond?
A) "Some children are short for their age during the preschool years but usually catch up during early childhood." B) "Are most of the adults in your family short? It may be hereditary that your child will be shorter than average." C) "The average height for a 5-year-old is 43 inches tall (118.5cm), so your son is within the normal range for height." D) "I am sure his height is a concern, but if you start choosing nutrient-dense foods he will likely catch up to normal in height."
Which visual screenings should the school nurse conduct when conducting annual assessments for school-age children? Select all that apply
1. Light reflex assessment 2. Cover–uncover test 3. Acuity testing 4. Visualization of the tympanic membrane 5. Cranial nerve VIII testing