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For which purpose is the American Urological Association Symptom Index (AUA-SI) used to assess benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? - ️️Determining the extent of symptoms For which reason would a patient be advised to avoid surgery to repair a hydrocele? - ️️The patient is trying to conceive. For which situation would the nurse need to alert the health care provider about a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? - ️️The onset of a urinary tract infection For which timefra...

At which frequency would the nurse change their gloves? - ️️Between each task By which route can human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) be transmitted? - ️️Needlesticks For which infection are older adults with indwelling catheters at greater risk? - ️️Urinary tract infections (UTIs) For which manifestation would the nurse monitor in a patient with COVID-19? - ️️Dysrhythmias For which reason is consistent nursing care most important in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (...

Which criterion is used to evaluate efficacy of interventions? - Expected outcome Which type of problem is a high priority? - One related to life-threatening needs of the patients Which patient outcome about a wound would allow the nurse to measure a patient's response to care more precisely? - Will reduce in size to less than 4 cm (1.5 inches) by day 4 Which action is an example of an independent nursing intervention? Select all that apply. Provide health education Start IV fluids Admin...

Sherpath Pharmacology Ch. 15 EAQ Exam Questions And Answers

After determining cancer is not present, which strategy may provide relief for a patient who presents with mastalgia? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ️️Application of ice Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Reducing caffeine intake Wearing a supportive bra during the day Match the benign breast problem to its description. - ️️Hard, tender, mobile mass with irregular borders, usually from trauma Fat necrosis Masses often cyclic ...

In which structure is the vomiting center located? - ️️Medulla oblongata Match each oral inflammatory or infectious condition to its treatment. - ️️Miconazole Oral candidiasis Tetracycline Aphthous stomatitis Antiviral agents Herpes simplex Proper oral hygiene Gingivitis Match the surgical procedure with its appropriate description. - ️️Severing of the vagus nerve Vagotomy Surgical gastroduodenostomy Billroth I Removal of the entire stomach Gastrectomy Surg...

For which finding would the nurse assess on a patient presenting with exophthalmos who smokes and reports having significant stress and eye problems? - ️️Systolic hypertension and increased heart rate Which action by the new nurse would require the preceptor to intervene when caring for a patient with pheochromocytoma hospitalized for laparoscopic removal of the tumor? - ️️Palpating the abdomen Which action would the nurse expect in determining a diagnosis for a patient with a severe p...

A patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes would most likely present with which initial complaint? - ️️Nonhealing lesion A patient with type 2 diabetes, who is admitted with pneumonia, is most at risk for developing which acute complication associated with diabetes? - ️️Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) After discussing prevention of diabetes complications with the nurse, the patient is correct when making which statement? - ️️"I should have an eye examination at least once ...

Sherpath Chapter 21 Managing Patient Care 2024 Revision Q&A| VERIFIED ANSWERS

The nurse admits an older person suffering from chronic alcoholism. Based on which factors would the nurse assess for alteration in total body water (TBW)? Age, Overall health, Body weight, Gender An intravascular fluid sample is to be collected from a patient. Based on the location of this type of fluid, the nurse will inform the patient that the sample will come from what source? Blood specimen The nurse is preparing a continuing education class that will include information on body fluid co...