A 24-year-old woman with Crohn's disease develops a fever and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) with tan, fecal-smelling urine
What information will the nurse add to a general teaching plan about UTIs in order to individualize the teaching for this patient?
a. Bacteria in the perianal area can enter the urethra.
b. Fistulas can form between the bowel and bladder.
c. Drink adequate fluids to maintain normal hydration.
d. Empty the bladder before and after sexual intercourse.
b. Fistulas can form between the bowel and bladder.
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Which of these criteria is most important when evaluating the results of an experimental research study?
a. The size of the experimental group compared with the size of the control group. b. The validity that the experimental treatment caused the desired effect on the outcome. c. The congruence of research questions to the purpose and hypotheses. d. The ability of the researcher to apply the findings to clinical or practice settings.
A patient seen in the emergency department for priapism is sent to the medical unit
The admitting nurse should anticipate performing which actions as part of the nursing care plan? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Assess the penis for color changes. 2. Assess the penis for firmness and rigidity. 3. Administer an analgesic as prescribed for pain. 4. Apply ice packs as prescribed. 5. Push oral fluids.
Each state has criteria defining the level of collaboration required between the advanced practice nurse (APN) and an oversight physician. Which is among the questions an APN should seek when selecting a practice setting?
a. List of practice limitations as an APN b. Standard hourly salary rate as office staff c. Expectation for net revenue generation d. Standard benefit package offered office staff
Compare and contrast immune complex glomerulonephritis versus diabetic glomerulosclerosis
What will be an ideal response?