The nurse recognized which of the following as symptoms of wet age-related macular degenera-tion (AMD)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Rarely causes severe visual impairment
b. Yellow deposits under the retina
c. Decrease in central vision
d. Visual distortion
C, D
Patients suffering from wet AMD experience a decrease in central vision and visual distortion. Wet AMD leads to blindness. With distortion, edges or lines become wavy. Dry AMD rarely causes severe visual impairment, and yellow deposits under retina are a classic sign.
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What desired outcome should the nurse relate to this pharmacologic intervention? A) Two to 3 soft bowel movements daily B) Significant increase in appetite and food intake C) Absence of nausea and vomiting D) Absence of blood or mucus in stool
The student nurse studying the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system knows that the following are functions of the bladder. Select all that apply
A) The bladder serves as a temporary reservoir for urine. B) The sympathetic system carries inhibitory impulses to the bladder . C) Urine from the bladder empties into the pelvis of each kidney. D) A fold of membrane in the bladder closes the entrance to the ureters when pressure exists. E) The parasympathetic system carries motor impulses to the bladder and inhibitory impulses to the internal sphincter. F) From the bladder, urine is transported by rhythmic peristalsis through the ureters to the kidneys.
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a. Ask for description of the vaginal discharge b. Assess onset and description of pain c. Assess for family history of cervical cancer d. Ask about personal or family history of renal disease
A patient says, "I don't think I can deal with feeling so sad much longer." What is the nurse's best response?
1. "We all have times of sadness." 2. "Are you saying you feel sad?" 3. "Tell me about your feelings of sadness." 4. "Is there a history of depression in your family?"