A nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient with a suspected gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. The nurse assesses the patient's stool after a bowel movement and notes it to be a tarry-black color
The nurse recognizes that the bleeding is likely occurring where?
A) The lower GI tract
B) The upper GI tract
C) The esophagus
D) The anal area
B
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When caring for a client with a chloride level of 120 mEq/L, the nurse would expect the client's sodium level to be:
a. elevated c. decreased b. the same as the chloride level d. normal
Older adults in good physical condition have cardiac function comparable to younger persons in poor condition. What is the most likely cause of a rise in systolic blood pressure in the elderly?
A) Postural and postprandial hypotension B) Atherosclerosis in the innermost layer of the blood vessels C) Impaired baroreceptor function and increased peripheral resistance D) Cellular proliferation in the tunica intima
During a health interview a male patient expresses the desire to avoid developing prostate cancer with aging. What should the nurse recommend to reduce this patient's risk factors for the health problem?
Select all that apply. 1. avoiding vasectomy 2. reducing the intake of animal fat 3. increasing the intake of vitamin C 4. restricting exposure to spermicides 5. taking vitamin A supplements
A client has reported to the emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain. After undergoing a series of tests, the client has been diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease
The client becomes tearful and asks if this disease will make her unable to have children later. What response by the nurse is indicated? 1. "This disease is associated with infertility, but it is too early to know.". 2. "Yes, this disease will likely cause you to be infertile.". 3. "You have nothing to worry about since you are getting treatment now.". 4. "The underlying cause of the pelvic inflammatory disease will be the greatest determinant of your potential infertility.".