Cystoscopy, computed tomography, and a biopsy have culminated in a diagnosis of invasive bladder cancer for a 61-year-old female patient. Consequently, the woman is preparing to undergo a radical cystectomy
The nurse on the urological-gynecological unit of the hospital is aware that this procedure will involve the removal of:
A) The patient's urethra and bladder
B) The patient's fallopian tubes and uterus
C) The majority of the patient's genitourinary system
D) The patient's kidneys, ureters, and bladder
C
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A terminally ill patient has requested a "do not resuscitate" (DNR) order. The family of the patient is strongly opposed to the patient's request. What is the responsibility of the nurse?
A) Perform a "slow code" until a decision is made. B) Honor the request of the patient. C) Contact a lawyer to intervene. D) Terminate nursing care until the physician talks to the family.
Weaning methods that are used in combination with each other include (Select all that apply.)
a. SIMV with CPAP. b. SIMV with PSV. c. CPAP with PSV. d. T-piece and PSV. e. PEEP with CPAP.
A nurse is caring for a child with Huntington's chorea, a hereditary condition. Which of the following statements is true of hereditary conditions?
A) The symptoms are manifested immediately after birth. B) The condition is due to maternal exposure to toxins. C) The condition is acquired from genes of one or both parents. D) The course is associated with exacerbations and remissions.
Which action will the nurse take when performing ear irrigation for a patient with cerumen impaction?
a. Assist the patient to a supine position for the irrigation. b. Fill the irrigation syringe with body-temperature solution. c. Use a sterile applicator to clean the ear canal before irrigating. d. Occlude the ear canal completely with the syringe while irrigating.