Gastric ulcers are defects in the mucous membrane which are exposed to digestive juices
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The international nursing honor society is called:
A. The National League for Nursing. B. The American Nursing Society. C. The Nursing Education Coalition. D. Sigma Theta Tau.
Why is it important for a nurse to closely monitor an older adult receiving digitalis preparations for cardiac disorders?
A) Older adults are at increased risk for toxicity. B) Older adults are at increased risk for cardiac arrests. C) Older adults are at increased risk for hyperthyroidism. D) Older adults are at increased risk for asthma.
In counseling a patient who has decided to relinquish her baby for adoption, the nurse should
a. Affirm her decision while acknowledging her maturity in making it. b. Question her about her feelings regarding adoption. c. Tell her she can always change her mind about adoption. d. Ask her if anyone is coercing her into the decision to relinquish her baby.
What disorder of the penis is most likely the diagnosis?
A 28-year-old musician comes to your clinic, complaining of a “spot” on his penis. He states his partner noticed it 2 days ago and it hasn't gone away. He says it doesn't hurt. He has had no burning with urination and no pain during intercourse. He has had several partners in the last year and uses condoms occasionally. His past medical history consists of nongonococcal urethritis from Chlamydia and prostatitis. He denies any surgeries. He smokes two packs of cigarettes a day, drinks a case of beer a week, and smokes marijuana and occasionally crack. He has injected IV drugs before but not in the last few years. He is single and currently unemployed. His mother has rheumatoid arthritis and he doesn't know anything about his father. On examination you see a young man appearing deconditioned but pleasant. His vital signs are unremarkable. On visualization of his penis there is a 6-mm red, oval ulcer with an indurated base just proximal to the corona. There is no prepuce because of neonatal circumcision. On palpation the ulcer is nontender. In the inguinal region there is nontender lymphadenopathy. A) Condylomata acuminata B) Genital herpes C) Syphilitic chancre D) Penile carcinoma