A 41 year-old-man has acute bacterial prostatitis manifested by fever, dysuria, and urinary frequency. Which of the following is the most likely infection organism?
A. Yersinia
B. Neisseria
C. Gardnerella
D. Bacteroids
E. Proteus
Answer: E. Proteus
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The nurse is providing education for a patient diagnosed with venereal warts. The patient was prescribed Condylox (podofilox) for treatment. Which statement made by the nurse is correct regarding this medication?
a. "This medication is to be taken daily by mouth." b. "Apply to the affected area as needed with a cotton-tipped applicator." c. "Apply solution or gel to venereal warts morning and evening with a cotton-tipped applicator." d. "Apply medication with a cotton-tipped applicator and then wipe off after 30 minutes."
A patient has arrived at the intensive care unit with a head injury. On admission, the patient is talking and is a little drowsy, but oriented
Two hours later, the nurse discovers that the patient is talking at a rapid pace and keeps repeating his words. Which of the following examples best de-picts Benner's stages and appropriate critical thinking processes in this situation? a. Advanced beginner—thinks that the patient is trying to be funny. b. Competent—thinks that the patient is experiencing effects from cerebral edema. c. Novice—thinks that the patient is stressed and has had a surge of adrenalin. d. Proficient—thinks that the patient is waking up from a coma.
Principles of communication allow nurses to adapt to which of the following trends?
a. Generation X c. Telephone technology b. Cultural diversity d. Kinesthetic communication
A nursing unit's records of client care have been reviewed for accuracy in documentation. Which type of review is being completed on these records?
1. Nursing audit 2. Peer review 3. Individual audit 4. Concurrent audit