The nurse is teaching a patient who had an open radical prostatectomy about how to manage the common potential long-term complications. What does the nurse teach the patient?
A. how to perform testicular self-examination
B. How to manage a permanent suprapubic catheter
C. How to perform Kegel Perineal exercises
D. How to use dietary modifications to acidify the urine
Answer: C. How to perform Kegel Perineal exercises
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1. Closed awareness. 2. Open pretense. 3. Open awareness. 4. Mutual pretense.
A(n) _______ occurs when one medication modifies the action of another medication
a. medication allergy b. anaphylactic reaction c. medication interaction d. idiosyncratic reaction
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with an ischemic stroke and knows that effective positioning of the patient is important. Which of the following should be integrated into the patient's plan of care?
A) The patient's hip joint should be maintained in a flexed position. B) The patient should be in a supine position unless ambulating. C) The patient should be placed in a prone position for 15 to 30 minutes several times a day. D) The patient should be placed in a Trendelenberg position two to three times daily to promote cerebral perfusion.
A Filipino American client is discussing concerns related to osteoporosis with the nurse educator
When considering the information to be presented, the nurse is aware that which of the following traditional characteristics may pose problems for this client's plan of care and will need to be incorporated into the information provided? 1. Potential for lactose intolerance 2. Pork is a primary source of protein 3. Heavy use of salt and vinegar 4. Chicken is a primary source of protein