A 53-year-old male presents to the urologist with complaints of nocturia and difficulty starting a stream of urine. After medical testing is completed, a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is made
Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for additional teaching?
A) "There are nonsurgical treatment options available."
B) "This condition may lead to cancer of the prostate."
C) "As my condition progresses, I may need to consider surgical management."
D) "Alpha blockers can be used to control my symptoms."
B
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The nurse is caring for a client who has been given 6 months to live after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer of the lung. Evidence that the client is in the bargaining stage of death and dying is demonstrated by which of the following statements?
a. "Not me." b. "Why me?" c. "Yes, me." d. "Let me."
A 58-year-old male patient who is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome has ascites and 4+ leg edema. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for the patient?
a. Activity intolerance related to rapidly increased weight b. Excess fluid volume related to low serum protein levels c. Disturbed body image related to peripheral edema and ascites d. Altered nutrition: less than required related to protein restriction
When applying the ultrasound transducers for continuous external electronic fetal monitoring, at which location would the nurse place the transducer to record the FHR?
A) Over the uterine fundus where contractions are most intense B) Above the umbilicus toward the right side of the diaphragm C) Between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis D) Between the xiphoid process and umbilicus
MC The health promotion strategy that emphasizes enhancing people's motivation to act and that reflects the view of personal agency is
A. Empowerment. B. Manipulation. C. Health education. D. Social marketing.