An adult male patient with a history of type 1 diabetes has presented for care because he has been recently unable to retract his foreskin
The nurse recognizes that this condition must be promptly resolved because it has the potential to cause what health problem?
A) Priapism
B) Penile inflammation
C) A urinary tract infection
D) Tissue necrosis
B
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Which of these interventions is most appropriate when the nurse is planning nutritional interventions for a healthy, active 74-year-old woman?
a. Decreasing the amount of carbohydrates to prevent lean muscle catabolism b. Increasing the amount of soy and tofu in her diet to promote bone growth and reverse osteoporosis c. Decreasing the number of calories she is eating because of the decrease in energy requirements from the loss of lean body mass d. Increasing the number of calories she is eating because of the increased energy needs of the older adult
The nurse is instructing an older adult client about atorvastatin (Lipitor) to treat elevated cholesterol. Which side effects should the nurse advise the client to report to the healthcare provider?
A) Headaches and nausea B) Muscle pain and weakness C) Bruising and excessive bleeding D) Shortness of breath and coughing
What is the major focus of process evaluation?
a. comparing the patient's progress to the ex-pected outcomes b. measuring the adequacy of the facility to meet the needs of patients c. measuring the adequacy of nursing activities in implementing the nursing process d. measuring the cost-effectiveness of nursing care
Hair loss is:
a. Alopecia b. Dandruff c. Pediculosis d. Hirsutism