The client with prostate cancer says that he is now having a lot of pain in his lower back and legs. What problem should the nurse suspect is related to this symptom?
A. Arthritis
B. Urinary retention
C. Metastasis to the bone
D. Muscle atrophy from inactivity
C
The primary site of metastasis for prostate cancer is the bone of the spine and legs. Pain in these areas in a client with prostate cancer is highly suggestive of cancer progression and metastasis.
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1. Malingering. 2. Conversion disorder. 3. Hypochondriasis. 4. Factitious disorder.
Two related and important trends in the elderly population are:
A) The growing gap in life expectancy between males and females and the number of women living alone B) The increase in life expectancy of white and black people. C) The continued burden of acute disease and the low levels of education among the elderly D) The increased burden of chronic illness and the shifting causes of death with advancing age
A nurse is collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to help manage a patient's recurrent headaches. What aspect of the patient's health history should the nurse identify as a potential contributor to the patient's headaches?
A) The patient leads a sedentary lifestyle. B) The patient takes vitamin D and calcium supplements. C) The patient takes vasodilators for the treatment of angina. D) The patient has a pattern of weight loss followed by weight gain.
Why are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors not recommended for use in children with glaucoma?
a. Their use increases the risk for cataracts. b. Growth is inhibited with use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. c. These drugs could reduce intraocular pressure below normal levels. d. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are known to cause birth defects in animals.