A.B. is scheduled for a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) of the prostate. What is the purpose of
this test?
What will be an ideal response?
This test is a good tool in the early diagnosis of prostate cancer when combined with the PSA and
digital rectal examination. The sound waves emitted by the ultrasound provide an image of the
prostate gland. The TRUS can also be helpful in guiding a prostate biopsy.
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The nurse joins a professional nursing organization and keeps lists of people met at nursing meetings. This behavior is an example of:
a. networking. b. mentoring. c. referent power. d. client empowerment.
To assess a client for nocturia, the nurse should ask which question?
a. How long can you postpone urination? b. How many times do you wake up at night and urinate? c. Do you leak urine or lose bladder control? d. Do you feel you completely empty your bladder?
Which of the following is the most likely medication prescribed after a pulmonary embolus (PE) is diagnosed?
a. Wafarin. b. Heparin. c. Streptokinase. d. Aspirin.
A leader who fosters creativity, risk taking, commitment and collaboration by empowering the group to share the organisation's vision is a:
a. charismatic leader. b. transactional leader. c. transformational leader. d. participative leader.