The U.S. teenage pregnancy rate is one of the highest in the developed world. These rates are:
A. Consistent over the past 5 years.
B. Continuing to rise.
C. Fluctuating rather wildly.
D. Remaining high but are decreasing.
ANS: D
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a. has lost control of the situation. b. is expressing spiritual despair. c. is becoming anxious with the situation. d. will become withdrawn from his or her care.
An ileal conduit is performed on the client who has a cystectomy. The nurse should expect to see which type of drainage from the stoma?
a. Formed feces at periodic intervals b. Continuous urine c. Intermittent urinary drainage d. Continuous liquid fecal material
A patient has just been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Which patient statement about concerns should the nurse expect initially?
a. "I wish I knew what I did to cause this to happen.". b. "I'm very concerned about becoming a burden to my family.". c. "If that is the case I would like to look into nursing home placement or hospice care right away.". d. "Well, all of us have to die someday. I'll have to see a lawyer about a will, and I'll need you to tell me more about advance directives.".
Which laboratory value will the nurse report to the health care provider as a potential adverse response to hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)?
a. Sodium level of 140 mEq/L b. Fasting blood glucose level of 140 mg/dL c. Calcium level of 9 mg/dL d. Chloride level of 100 mEq/L