During a health history interview, a male patient tells the nurse that he does not feel that he completely empties his bladder when he voids. He has been recently diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. What symptom is this patient experiencing?

During a health history interview, a male patient tells the nurse that he does not feel that he completely empties his bladder when he voids. He has been recently diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. What symptom is this patient experiencing?

A nurse has received an order to suction a patient's endotracheal tube. Which action is most appropriate when performing this intervention?

A client has an order to take 15 milligrams of liquid prednisone daily for 5 days. The pharmacy has 5mg/5mL concentration available. How many tablespoons will the nurse administer with each dose?

The nurse understands that emphysema decreases lung tissue elasticity. How does this affect lung inflation?

A nurse is gathering assessment data on a new patient at the clinic for a yearly physical assessment. The patient is a 55-year-old Hispanic obese male. Patient states his father died at age 52 of a heart attack. During the interview, the patient states they have a desk job and sits all day, eats mostly fast- food, and traditional foods high in fat, and smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day. The patient states in the evening he mostly enjoys sitting on the couch watching television. The nurse plans to provide education to the patient on modifiable risk factors to prevent coronary artery disease. Which of the following are a modifiable risk factors?

A 60-year-old client is experiencing pain that is caused by distention of the veins in their rectum. What health problem is this client most likely experiencing?

The client is complaining of soreness around the stoma site. The nurse notes proper drainage in the bag, however, the surrounding skin is red, irritated, and moist. How will the nurse interpret this assessment?

The nurse caring for clients postoperatively uses careful hand hygiene and sterile techniques when providing care to clients. Which of Maslow's basic human needs is being met by this nurse?

What is the best definition for health promotion?

A patient consumed 8oz of coffee and 200mL of water at breakfast, and urinated 300mL. At lunch he consumed a 12oz tea, 60 mL popsicle (frozen ice), and urinated 300mL. After lunch the patient felt nauseated and had 60mL of emesis. Calculate the total output for this patient.