The nurse explains that if left untreated, BPH could result in (Select all that apply)
a. bladder cancer.
b. prostatic cancer.
c. renal failure.
d. upper urinary tract infection.
C, D
The enlarged prostate may cause urinary back-pressure, leading to reflux and upper urinary tract infection.
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The patient has a deep, large wound from trauma that is being treated with constantly moist saline and gauze packing. Before cleaning and redressing the wound, what is the most important nursing intervention?
A) Gather necessary supplies. B) Read previous documentation. C) Premedicate for pain. D) Explain procedure to patient.
According to the Bristol Stool Chart, a description for a Type 5 stool would be:
a. sausage-shaped but lumpy. b. like a sausage but with cracks on the surface. c. soft blobs with clear-cut edges. d. watery, no solid pieces.
Which statement made by a nurse demonstrates comprehension and adaptation to the importance of evidence based nursing practice (EBNP)?
A) "I read an interesting article in a nursing journal on current trends in urinary catheter care techniques." B) "We have always done urinary catheter care this way but let's see what the literature has to say about new techniques." C) "Our urinary tract infection rate is within normal limits so it seems that our catheter care technique is appropriate." D) "It's great that our unit is going to participate in a hospital wide research study on urinary catheter care techniques."
A person has acne, easy bruising, thin extremities, and truncal obesity. These clinical manifestations are indicative of which endocrine disorder?
a. Hyperthyroidism b. Hypoaldosteronism c. Diabetes insipidus d. Cushing disease