A client reports pain in the left wrist after falling while playing basketball. After assessing the wrist, which of the following assessment finding would make the nurse suspect a fracture?

Dull throbbing pain that increases with rest.

Dull ache.

Sharp pain that increases with movement.

Deep pain in the wrist.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Dull throbbing pain increasing with rest might suggest a strain or sprain but not necessarily a fracture.
B.   A dull ache could indicate various issues but may not specifically point to a fracture.
C.   Sharp pain that worsens with movement is a common indicator of a fracture due to the bones moving against each other.
D.   Deep pain in the wrist could signify deep tissue injury but doesn't distinctly indicate a fracture without other signs.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The Cowper gland, also known as the bulbourethral gland, secretes a thin, milky alkaline fluid that neutralizes acidity in the urethra and enhances sperm viability.
B. The prostate gland secretes a milky, slightly acidic fluid that nourishes and protects sperm, contributing to semen volume.
C. The bulbourethral gland (Cowper gland) is responsible for producing the thin, alkaline fluid that neutralizes the urethra and enhances sperm viability.
D. The median sulcus refers to a groove or depression on the surface of an organ and is not associated with secretion in the reproductive system.

A. Listen to the client's speech. B. Ask them to read a Snellen chart. C. Ask them to identify scented aromas. D. Ask them to clench their teeth.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Listening to speech primarily involves cranial nerves related to speech production (e.g., CN V, CN VII, CN XII) but not specifically for CN V.
B. Reading a Snellen chart assesses visual acuity, primarily involving cranial nerve II (optic nerve).
C. Identifying scented aromas involves olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I) assessment.
D. Asking the client to clench their teeth evaluates the function of the muscles of mastication, which is controlled by cranial nerve V (trigeminal nerve).

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