The nurse is palpating a female patient's adnexa. The findings include a firm, smooth uterine wall; the ovaries are palpable and feel smooth and firm. The fallopian tube is firm and pulsating. The nurse's most appropriate course of action would be to:
A) tell the patient that her examination was normal.
B) give her an immediate referral to a gynecologist.
C) suggest that she return in a month for a recheck to verify the findings.
D) tell the patient that she may have an ovarian cyst that should be evaluated further.
Answer: B) give her an immediate referral to a gynecologist.
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A) They increase liver enzymes. B) They can mask signs of infection. C) They cause bone marrow suppression. D) They decrease renal function.
A nurse observes the parent/child interaction during the 6-year-old well-child checkup and notes that the parent speaks harshly to the child and uses negative remarks when speaking with the nurse
Which statement by the nurse would be most beneficial? 1. "Perhaps you should leave the roomso that I can speak with your child privately." 2. "I am going to refer you forcounseling since your interactions with your child seem so negative.""Let's talk privately.Let's discuss theway you speak with your child and possible ways to be more positive." 4. Addressing the child,the nurse says, "Are you unhappy when Mommy talks to you like this?"
The nurse is caring for a client with depression. The nurse recognizes which assessment findings to be symptoms of depression? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Lack of energy 2. Sleep disturbances 3. Feelings of despair 4. Increased energy 5. Euphoria
The client taking theophylline has a serum theophylline level of 15 mcg/mL. The nurse interprets that this result is _____ the therapeutic range
1. Below 2. Near the top of 3. In excess of 4. In the middle of