A 68-year-old man is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and began treatment with finasteride (Proscar) 3 months ago. When planning the care of this patient, what desired outcome should the nurse prioritize?
A) The patient will remain free of sexual side effects related to drug therapy
B) The patient will experience complete bladder emptying
C) The patient will remain free of urethral pain
D) The patient will not experience hematuria
B
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The nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client. This type of relationship is:
a. therapeutic to both the client and the nurse. b. beneficial to the client's health status. c. related directly to resolving the client's disease process. d. helpful to cure the client.
Which statement is incorrect regarding prepared childbirth education?
a. No use of anesthetics or drugs is to be administered to clients so they can have a natural childbirth experience. b. Clients can take refresher courses if they have delivered within the last 2 years. c. Prepared childbirth classes may differ slightly based on the available resources of health care facilities. d. Prepared childbirth classes are aimed at increasing awareness of the childbirth experience for parents and significant others to promote better control of pain and decrease anxiety.
The nurse gives a 3-hour-old newborn his first feeding. Which reaction would indicate possible esophageal atresia?
a. Nasal flaring b. Projectile vomiting c. Choking d. Substernal retractions
The nurse is caring for a client with a stroke resulting in right-sided paresis and aphasia. The client attempts to use the left hand for feeding and other self-care activities. The spouse becomes frustrated and insists on doing everything for the client. Based on this data, which nursing diagnosis should the nurse document for this client?
A) Situational low self-esteem related to functional impairment and change in role function. B) Disabled family coping related to dissonant coping style of significant person. C) Interrupted family processes related to shift in health status of family member. D) Risk for ineffective therapeutic regimen management related to complexity of care.