The nurse is designing a teaching plan for a patient with an enlarged prostate and obstructive symptoms. What does the nurse teach the patient to avoid?
A.) Sexual intercourse
B.) Diuretics
C.) Straining to urinate
D.) masturbation
Answer: B.) Diuretics
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A client is scheduled to have a Pap smear. After the nurse teaches the client about the Pap smear, which of the following client statements indicates successful teaching?
A) "I need to douche the night before with a mild vinegar solution.". B) "I will take a bath first thing that morning to make sure I'm clean.". C) "I will not engage in sexual intercourse for 48 hours before the test.". D) "I will get a clean urine specimen when I first wake up the morning of the test.".
The patient is receiving corticosteroid treatment for neurologic alterations. The nurse should assess the patient for episodes of
a. hyponatremia. b. hyperalbuminemia. c. hyperkalemia. d. hyperglycemia.
If a choking victim loses consciousness, you should
A. position the patient in the supine position, tip the head back, and begin CPR. B. place the victim in the prone position and apply steady downward pressure on the back. C. immediately begin rescue breathing once every five seconds. D. never place your fingers in the victim's mouth.
The renin and angiotensin systems help to maintain the balance of sodium and water in the body. What other functions do these systems serve?
A) Regulating hemoglobin levels B) Maintaining a healthy blood volume C) Releasing platelets when tissues are injured D) Lowering blood volumes