In educating a client, the nurse is likely to explain the following is the cause of Hashimoto's disease:
A. Antibodies attacking the thyroid gland
B. Inflammation in the kidneys
C. An adenocarcinoma in the brain
D. Overactivation of the pituitary gland
Ans: A. Antibodies attacking the thyroid gland
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Incontinence is a problem for many older women. The normal aging change that contributes to stress incontinence for older women is
a. Decreased renal blood flow b. Decreased bladder capacity c. Reduced glomerular filtration rate d. Loss of mass and strength of perineal muscles
The nurse caring for a client makes the assessment that the client is suspicious of others and
frequently engages in manipulation of others. To plan care, the nurse should consider these traits as being related to Freud's a. oral stage. b. anal stage. c. phallic stage. d. genital stage.
After a colonoscopy, a client reports that he is experiencing abdominal fullness and cramping. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Insert a rectal tube to assist in passing of flatus. B. Notify the physician immediately because a bowel perforation is suspected. C. Have the client consume only liquids for 4 to 6 hours after the test. D. Explain to the client that this feeling can be expected for several hours after the test.
Which question should the nurse ask the client that is requesting a refill of prescribed tadalafil (Cialis)?
A. "Do you have diabetes mellitus?" B. "Do you have any sexually transmitted diseases?" C. "Do you use nitroglycerine?" D. "Do you take blood pressure medication?"