What is the rationale for having the client void before surgery?
A) To assess for pregnancy in women
B) To assess for urinary tract infection
C) To prevent bladder distention
D) To prevent electrolyte imbalance
Ans: C
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1. "A monofilament test is used to detect retinopathy in patients with diabetes." 2. "A monofilament test will assess feeling and sensations in different parts of your feet." 3. "A monofilament test will detect elevated blood glucose levels and ketones in the blood." 4. "A monofilament test will indicate weak or absent peripheral pulses in your feet."
Causes of delirium in critically ill patients include (Select all that apply.)
a. hyperglycemia. b. meningitis. c. cardiomegaly. d. pulmonary embolism. e. alcohol withdrawal syndrome. f. hyperthyroidism.
A nurse is applying the Minnesota Model of Public Health Interventions: Applications for Public Health Nursing Practice steps of surveillance. Which of the following describes the initial action that the nurse would take?
a. Analyze data b. Consider whether surveillance is appropri-ate to the situation c. Evaluate the impact of the surveillance d. Collect data
The nurse asks the patient to identify a distinct odor. Which cranial nerve (CN) is being assessed?
1) CN I 2) CN V 3) CN VII 4) CN VIII