A client with cancer of the prostate request the urinal at frequent intervals but either does not void or voids in ver small amounts. what does the nurse conclude is most likely the causative factor?
A. Edema
B. Dysuria
C. Retention
D. Suppression
Answer: C. Retention
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The nurse is caring for a patient who will be undergoing bone marrow biopsy. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. "I will count the ceiling tiles when the doctor inserts the numbing medicine." b. "I will take acetaminophen (Tylenol) later today if the site becomes uncomfortable." c. "I will squeeze your hand to help calm my fears about the test." d. "I will keep the biopsy site clean and dry for the next 24 hours."
During a session with a client who seems bewildered by his predicament, the nurse is conflicted
about whether to provide advice. The rule of thumb that should be followed is that giving advice to a client a. is rarely helpful. b. fosters independence. c. lifts the burden of personal decision making. d. helps the client develop feelings of personal adequacy.
Which of the following exercise activities would most likely provide the opportunity for mind-body awareness?
a. Warm-up activity b. Resistance training c. Aerobic exercise d. Cool-down activity
A home care nurse visits a client who lives in a small apartment to perform an admission assessment. During the home safety assessment, the client asks the nurse whether it is safe to use a space heater. What is the appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "A space heater should never be used in an apartment." B. "A space heater can be used as long as it is kept at a low setting at all times." C. "A space heater can be used as long as it is kept in the bedroom at night in case a fire occurs." D. "A space heater can be used as long as it's placed at least 3 feet from anything that may ignite."