Which of the following groups is most prone to developing nephrolithiasis?
a. White men
b. White women
c. Black men
d. Black women
Answer: a. White men
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a. A week prior b. 2 weeks prior c. The day of admission d. Only two or three days before
The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone a mastoidectomy. In an effort to prevent postoperative infection, what intervention should the nurse implement?
A) Teach the patient about the risks of ototoxic medications. B) Instruct the patient to protect the ear from water for several weeks. C) Teach the patient to remove cerumen safely at least once per week. D) Instruct the patient to protect the ear from temperature extremes until healing is complete.
A patient is admitted to the coronary care unit from the emergency department after initial management of STEMI. A primary percutaneous coronary intervention has been performed
The nurse notes an initial heart rate of 56 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg. The patient has a history of stroke and a previous myocardial infarction. Which order will the nurse question? a. Aspirin b. Beta blocker c. Clopidogrel d. Heparin
A nurse who works at an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) clinic is approached by a neighbor who recently took up swimming as a hobby
The neighbor complains that she has a thick, foul-smelling fluid draining from her right ear and that she has been having difficulty hearing out of that ear for 2 days. The neighbor asks the nurse whether she should wait and let the condition resolve on its own or see a practitioner. Select the nurse's best response. a. "It sounds as if you might have otitis media. Warm compresses applied to the ex-ternal ear should help your problem." b. "You should see your practitioner, because you could have an infection and need antibiotics." c. "Irrigate your right ear with a solution of half hydrogen peroxide and half warm water to resolve this problem." d. "The fluid could be caused by several different ear problems. You should see your practitioner if the symptoms do not resolve in a week."