The nurse explains that a large increase of urobilinogen in the client's urine is consistent with the diagnosis of
a. acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
b. cancer of the kidney or bladder.
c. gastroenteritis.
d. hepatitis or other liver disease.
D
Increased levels of urobilinogen, the end product of conjugated bilirubin metabolism, in the urine indicate liver disease or a hemolytic disorder.
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In preparing the patient admitted with benign prostatic hyperplasia for a lower urinary tract cystoscopic examination, the nurse informs him that the most common temporary complication experienced after this procedure is:
A) Urine retention B) High rate of bladder perforation C) Hemorrhage D) Nausea
The endotracheal tube of a postoperative client transferred to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) was removed for 5 minutes. The client develops acute inspiratory stridor with sternal retractions
Which of these actions should the nurse take immediately? a. Reinsert the endotracheal tube. b. Reassure the client. c. Prepare to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation. d. Start oxygen via mask.
Which of the following findings would you expect to see in the patient with hyperglycemia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anorexia b. Abdominal pain c. Bradycardia d. Fluid overload e. Change in level of consciousness f. Kussmaul respirations
Which of the following is true regarding the clinical use of computers?
a. It can be a useful substitute for critical thinking. b. It can remind us about unrecognized pos-sibilities in diagnosis. c. It helps protect against breached confi-dentiality. d. It allows for the detection of human sub-tleties.