The older adult female patient is concerned about incontinence when she sneezes. The nurse explains that this type of incontinence is called:
a. urge incontinence.
b. stress incontinence.
c. overflow incontinence.
d. functional incontinence.
B
Stress incontinence results from sneezing, which causes increased abdominal pressure.
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A patient who has been prescribed a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) asks the nurse how it works. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "SSRIs maintain the drug in its bound form, allowing more of the drug to attach to the neurotransmitter." 2. "SSRIs increase enzymatic action in the blood-brain barrier." 3. "SSRIs improve acid-base balance, enhancing the penetration of the blood-brain barrier." 4. "SSRIs target blood-brain barrier transporters and prevent the reuptake of the neurotransmitter."
The nurse performs an apical-radial pulse evaluation, with the result of 100/88. This pulse deficit assessment is:
1. 12. 2. 24. 3. 76. 4. 88.
The nurse in the holding area of the surgery department is interviewing a client who requests to keep his religious medal on during surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
1. Notify the surgeon about the client's request to wear the medal 2. Tape the medal to the client and allow the client to wear the medal 3. Request the family member take the medal prior to surgery 4. Explain taking the medal to surgery is against the policy
A client pregnant with twins asks if the pregnancy will be uncomplicated. How should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "The perinatal mortality rate for monoamniotic siblings is 50%." 2. "Twins are less likely to have complications than are singleton births." 3. "Spontaneously conceived twins are less likely to develop complications." 4. "Primiparous women pregnant with twins are less likely to develop complications."