When doing a bimanual examination of the ovaries, the examiner palpates quickly and gently. Why should this part of the examination be brief?
A) If palpated, ovaries feel like a large walnut
B) Ovaries have no feeling
C) Ovaries are similar to gonads in their sensitivity
D) The ovary can never be felt
C
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A) Oxygen B) Carbon dioxide C) Hydrogen D) Lactic acid
An older client is admitted to the hospital with severe intermittent abdominal pain and fever. The client is known to have diverticulosis. The diagnostic test likely to be ordered for this client is
A) upper GI endoscopy. B) barium enema. C) CT scan of the abdomen. D) colonoscopy.
How should the nurse respond when a 28-weeks-pregnant woman asks if she will need surgery after her baby is born to relieve the constant back pain she has been experiencing?
A) "That depends, did you have a herniated disc before pregnancy?" B) "It's a possibility, have you seen a surgeon?" C) "Most often, back pain goes away after delivery." D) "Stay off your feet as much as possible and rest in bed."
The nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for developing metabolic syndrome. What manifestations would be present? Select all that apply.
1. Heart rate 88 and regular 2. Blood pressure 156/90 mm Hg 3. Respiratory rate 18 and regular 4. Waist circumference 42 inches 5. Fasting capillary blood glucose 144 mg/dL