The client with benign prostatic hypertrophy is prepared for admission to the hospital Which of the following information reported by the emergency room nurse would be most helpful to the nurse responsible for admitting the client
A. "A urine specimen was obtained from the client and sent to the laboratory for analysis. "
B. "The client was catheterized, and 1100 mL of urine was obtained. The urine appeared cloudy, and a specimen was sent to the laboratory. "
C. "The client is very cooperative. He is comfortable now that his bladder has been emptied. He had no ill effects from catheterization. "
D. "The client was in the emergency room for 3 hours because of bladder distention. He is fine now but is being admitted as a possible candidate for surgery. "
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A client who recently developed paralysis of the arms is diagnosed with conversion disorder after tests fail to uncover a physical cause for the paralysis. When preparing the plan of care for the client, which of the following interventions should be included in the plan
A. Teaching the client how to use nonpharmacologic pain-control methods.
B. Exercising the client’s arms regularly.
C. Insisting that the client eat without assistance.
D. Working with the client rather than the family.
The immobile adolescent with a recent fractured femur suddenly complains chest pain, dyspnea, diaphoresis, and tachycardi
A. a. Which of the following would the nurse suspectA. Atelectasis.B. Pneumonia.C. Pulmonary edema.D. Pulmonary embol
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is assessing a 28-year-old woman who is 24 weeks pregnant. Which of the following findings would lead this nurse to suspect that the client has mild preeclampsia
A. Hypertension, edema, proteinuria.
B. Glycosuria, hypertension, seizures.
C. Hematuria, blurry vision, reduced urine output.
D. Burning on urination, hypotension, abdominal pain.
A client takes prednisone for an acute exacerbation of her rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse teaches the client about how to take this drug. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the education is effective
A. "I can stop taking the prednisone as soon as my joints feel better. "
B. "It is important for me to increase my sodium intake while I am taking this medication. "
C. "I should not be concerned if I lose a little weight while I take the prednisone. "
D. "It is best if I take this medication with some food. "