A patient's urinalysis detects the presence of ketones. A nurse identifies that this may be an indication of
1. Bacterial infection.
2. Dehydration.
3. Diabetes mellitus.
4. Renal disease.
ANS: 3
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Which of the following older adults is likely at the highest risk for developing esophageal cancer?
A) A 74-year-old with alcoholism who has chewed tobacco for many decades. B) A 66-year-old who has experienced significant dysphagia since her CVA 3 years prior. C) An 80-year-old who has a history of sepsis that was attributed to periodontal disease. D) An obese, 72-year-old who has a history of a hiatal hernia.
The nurse teaches the patient who has undergone skin grafting which of the following general guidelines regarding donor-site care after healing?
A) Limit protein intake. B) Apply cold compresses to the area. C) Showering is contraindicated. D) Keep the area protected from sunlight.
A nurse is caring for a client with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has metastasized to the brain. What changes in the client's cells have occurred to allow metastasis? Select all that apply.
A) Alterations in lectin binding allow cancer cells to avoid sticking to leukocytes and platelets. B) Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) may be present, allowing malignant cells to escape detection by the immune system. C) The cytoskeleton loses rigidity, making cells more amenable to proliferation. D) Further growth is inhibited at the primary site, encouraging cells to spread to other sites in the body. E) Altered cytoskeletal control leads to the loss of internal and external cellular functions.
A nursing student is preparing a presentation for the class on clubfoot. The student determines that the presentation was successful when the class states which of the following?
A) Clubfoot is a common genetic disorder. B) The condition affects girls more often than boys. C) The exact cause of clubfoot is not known. D) The intrinsic form can be manually reduced.